Weathering, Erosion, & Deposition Vocabulary

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What is the process by which natural forces break down rocks?

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Weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is Acid Precipitation?

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Rain, sleet, or snow made acidic by atmospheric pollution causing environmental harm.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is a river?

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A natural flowing large stream of water, usually freshwater, flowing into an ocean, sea, lake, or another river.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is a Barrier Island?

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A long, narrow sand island that is parallel to the mainland and serves to protect the coast from erosion.

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What is Chemical Weathering?

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The breakdown or decomposition of rock that takes place when minerals change through chemical processes.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What is Erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water flow.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is Deposition?

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The geological process in which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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What are the main types of weathering?

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Physical weathering, chemical weathering, and biological weathering.

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What role do glaciers play in erosion?

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Glaciers erode the landscape by scraping and carving out valleys as they move.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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How does vegetation affect erosion?

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Vegetation helps to anchor soil in place, reducing the likelihood of erosion.