Weathering

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The breakdown of rocks by physical and chemical processes.

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weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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The breaking down of rocks, soils, and minerals by temperature changes, pressure changes, wind, water, organisms, and gravity.

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physical weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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The breakdown of rocks by chemical reactions.

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chemical weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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The process by which outer layers of rock slowly peel away due to pressure changes.

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exfoliation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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The process of scraping or wearing something away.

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abrasion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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The process by which other chemicals combine with oxygen.

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oxidation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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Tiny grains of broken-down rocks.

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sediment

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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The process by which sediment and other materials are moved from one place to another.

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erosion

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NGSS.4-ESS2-1

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The process by which eroded material is dropped somewhere else.

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deposition

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NGSS.4-ESS2-1

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The removal of fine sediment by wind.

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deflation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2