Weathering and Erosion

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What is the process called when glaciers move rocks as they melt?

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Erosion

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How does water contribute to the weathering of rocks?

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By repeatedly freezing and thawing in cracks.

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What is the term for the flow of very wet soil down a slope?

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Mudslide

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Can tree roots break down rocks?

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True

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Which of the following does NOT cause weathering: wind, water, volcano eruptions, or ice?

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Volcano eruptions

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

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The process of moving weathered rock and soil from one location to another.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What role does ice play in weathering?

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Ice can expand in cracks of rocks when it freezes, causing the rocks to break apart.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken pieces.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What natural event can lead to a mudslide?

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Heavy rainfall or rapid snowmelt.