Weathering and Erosion

Front

What is the central part of the earth?

Back

Core

Front

What is the molten material beneath the earth’s crust called?

Back

Magma

Front

What type of weathering changes the minerals that rocks are made of?

Back

Chemical Weathering

Front

What is the breaking down of rocks caused by physical force called?

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Physical Weathering

Front

What is the portion of the earth between the crust and the core?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the outermost layer of the earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the process of moving soil and rock from one place to another?

Back

Erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

What is the term for the wearing away of rocks by wind, water, or ice?

Back

Weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

What natural forces can cause physical weathering?

Back

Wind, water, ice, and temperature changes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2