Weathering, Erosion, & Deposition

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What is the process called when glaciers melt and drop the rocks they were carrying?

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Deposition

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What term describes the action of waves dropping sand on the beach?

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Deposition

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NGSS.4-PS4-1

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What is the process by which plant roots grow in a rock and cause it to split?

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Weathering

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What happens when soil from a hillside is washed away by rain?

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Erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the term for the breaking of rocks into smaller pieces due to fast running water causing them to hit one another?

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Weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Define weathering in the context of geological processes.

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals through physical, chemical, or biological means.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is erosion and how does it differ from weathering?

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Erosion is the process of moving soil and rock from one location to another, while weathering is the breakdown of rocks without movement.

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Explain the role of deposition in shaping landforms.

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Deposition contributes to the formation of various landforms by accumulating sediments in new locations, such as river deltas and beaches.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What are the two main types of weathering?

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The two main types of weathering are mechanical (physical) weathering and chemical weathering.

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How does human activity contribute to erosion?

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Human activities such as deforestation, construction, and agriculture can increase erosion by removing vegetation and disturbing soil.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4