
Weathering and Erosion
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is weathering?
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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces through physical, chemical, or biological means.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is erosion?
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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another, often by wind, water, or ice.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is chemical weathering?
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Chemical weathering involves the chemical alteration of minerals in rocks, often through reactions with water, acids, or gases.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is physical weathering?
Back
Physical weathering is the mechanical breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is frost wedging?
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Frost wedging is a type of physical weathering where water seeps into cracks in rocks, freezes, and expands, causing the rock to break apart.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role do plant roots play in weathering?
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Plant roots can grow into cracks in rocks, exerting pressure and causing the rocks to break apart, a process known as biological weathering.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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 from one place to another.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
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