4th Grade Science Review

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What is the process called when sediments are dropped off in a new location?

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Deposition

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What term describes the movement of sediment from one place to another?

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Erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What natural processes break down rock on Earth's surface?

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Weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Which of the following is NOT a cause of weathering, erosion, and deposition: wind, water, fire, or ice?

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Fire

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What is the result of weathering in terms of rock material?

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Sediment

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What are the three main processes involved in the rock cycle?

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Weathering, erosion, and deposition

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How does erosion differ from weathering?

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Erosion involves the movement of sediment, while weathering is the breaking down of rock.

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What role does water play in the processes of weathering and erosion?

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Water can cause both weathering (through chemical and physical processes) and erosion (by transporting sediments).

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the difference between mechanical weathering and chemical weathering?

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Mechanical weathering physically breaks down rocks without changing their chemical composition, while chemical weathering alters the minerals in the rock.

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Can plants contribute to weathering? If so, how?

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Yes, plants can contribute to weathering through root growth that breaks apart rocks.