Weathering and Erosion review

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What happens when wind blown sand settles to form a sand dune?

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Deposition

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What are tiny pieces of weathered rock and minerals called?

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Sediment

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What is it called when pieces of sediment are dropped in a new place?

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Deposition

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What is a delta formed at the mouth of a large river an example of?

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Deposition

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Can a glacier cause weathering to occur?

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False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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

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Weathering

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What is the movement of sediment from one place to another called?

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Erosion

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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 pieces.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What natural forces can cause erosion?

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Wind, water, and ice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the term for the process of rocks being worn away by wind or water?

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Erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2