weathering

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Breaking down of rocks into fragments.

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weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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A type of weathering that involves a change in the composition of the rock.

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chemical

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What causes weathering by scratching on the rocks’ surface as they walk or run around?

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animals

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What happens to a rock when it is exposed to a higher temperature?

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expands

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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An open-pit mine where rocks can be extracted.

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quarry

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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The rocks are broken into small pieces of different shapes without changing their original composition. (MEHNACLCIA)

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MECHANICAL

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Type of weathering that involves a change in the composition of the rock as they broke down into pieces.

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CHEMICAL

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The repeated expansion and contraction of rocks due to this change will result in weathering. (E R E T U M A P R T E)

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TEMPERATURE

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Mining, use of different equipment, or simply kicking of rocks can contribute to cause weathering. (U M A S N H)

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HUMANS

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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One of the most common agents of weathering is pounding rocks that cause them to break into fragments. (R T E W A)

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WATER