Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Practice

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What is the process called when glaciers drop rock and sand to form moraines?

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Deposition

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What term describes the process of rain washing away soil from a hillside?

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Erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What type of weathering occurs when lichen secretes an acid that breaks down rock?

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Chemical Weathering

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What is the term for the movement of sand by wind from one location to another?

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Erosion

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What are mounds of wind-deposited sand in deserts and on shorelines called?

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Dunes

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks and minerals at the Earth's surface, while erosion is the movement of those materials from one location to another.

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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 are some examples of agents of erosion?

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Water, wind, ice, and gravity are all agents of erosion.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the role of vegetation in preventing erosion?

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Vegetation helps to anchor soil in place with roots, reducing the likelihood of soil being washed or blown away.

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What is the process of sediment being laid down in a new location called?

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Deposition