Weathering and Erosion

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What is the wearing away or breaking down of rocks called?

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Weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the breaking down of rocks and other materials on Earth's surface?

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Weathering

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What is the process called when wind blows sand from one location to another?

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Erosion

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What is an example of weathering?

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Flood water pounding against a canyon wall and wearing it down.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the process that picks up and moves weathered rocks?

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Erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What natural forces can cause weathering?

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Water, wind, ice, and temperature changes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is mechanical weathering?

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The physical breaking down of rocks without changing their chemical composition.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is chemical weathering?

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The process that breaks down rocks through chemical reactions, often involving water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What role does vegetation play in erosion?

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

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4