Unit 3 WED and Soil Review

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What is the definition of Abrasion?

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Abrasion is the scratching, scraping, or grinding of rock by other rock particles carried in water, ice, or wind.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What geologic process occurs when a delta forms as a river is emptied into the ocean?

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The sediment is being eroded by the river and deposited into the ocean.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What property of water is responsible for ice wedging?

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As water freezes, it expands.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What are the two main types of weathering?

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Chemical Weathering and Mechanical Weathering.

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What happens to a rock during repeated freezing and thawing?

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The cracks in the rock will get wider, and the rock will slowly break apart. The pieces will be carried away by water, wind, or ice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is Mechanical Weathering?

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Mechanical Weathering is the physical breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is Chemical Weathering?

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Chemical Weathering involves the chemical alteration of minerals within rocks, leading to changes in their composition.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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How does water contribute to weathering?

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Water can cause both mechanical and chemical weathering through processes like freeze-thaw cycles and dissolution.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What role does temperature play in weathering?

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Temperature changes can cause rocks to expand and contract, leading to mechanical weathering.

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What is the significance of soil in the weathering process?

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Soil formation is a result of weathering processes, providing nutrients for plants and influencing water retention.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2