Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

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What are some agents of weathering?

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Water, wind, ice, temperature, and plant roots.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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How do humans increase erosion?

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By building on land.

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What is the process by which soil and sediment are transported from one place to another?

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Erosion.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What occurs when eroded materials stop moving and begin to build up?

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Deposition.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the term for small broken down pieces of rock?

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Sediment.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Define weathering.

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The process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces.

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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 role does gravity play in erosion?

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Gravity helps to pull materials downhill, contributing to erosion.

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Name a natural agent of erosion.

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Water, wind, glaciers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is mechanical weathering?

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The physical breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition.