Weathering, erosion, deposition

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What is the process of breaking down earth materials into sediments called?

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Weathering

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Which landform is NOT created by deposition?

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Mountains

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What is a landform that results from the deposition of sediments at the mouth of a river?

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Delta

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Is it true that rocks hitting against one another in a fast-moving river is an example of mechanical weathering?

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True

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What is the process called when earth materials are carried away or worn away by natural forces like wind or water?

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Erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What are the two main types of weathering?

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Mechanical weathering and chemical weathering.

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What is mechanical weathering?

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The physical breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.

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What is chemical weathering?

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The process that breaks down rocks through chemical reactions, altering their mineral composition.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What role does water play in erosion?

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Water can transport sediments and shape landforms through processes like river flow and rainfall.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is deposition in the context of geology?

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The process by which sediments are laid down in new locations after being transported.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1