Weathering and Erosion Review

Front

What is the process by which wind, water, ice, or gravity transport weathered materials from one location to another?

Back

Erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

What happens to a stream when it goes faster?

Back

The stream picks up more sediment.

Front

What is the term for when eroded materials are dropped or laid down?

Back

Deposition

Front

What chemical process occurs when iron combines with oxygen to form rust?

Back

Oxidation

Front

What are fragments of weathered rocks called?

Back

Sediment

Front

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Back

Weathering is the breakdown of rocks, while erosion is the transport of those weathered materials.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

What are the two main types of weathering?

Back

Physical weathering and chemical weathering.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

How does vegetation affect erosion?

Back

Vegetation helps to anchor soil and reduce erosion by wind and water.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Front

What role does gravity play in erosion?

Back

Gravity causes materials to move downhill, contributing to erosion.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

What is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces called?

Back

Weathering.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2