Weathering and Erosion

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How many people live on planet Earth?

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more than 7 billion

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How many continents are on planet Earth?

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seven

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Once you zoom in on planet Earth, you can see that _____

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it's always changing

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The natural features of the Earth's surface are called _____

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landforms

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The process that takes place as rocks are broken down into smaller pieces is called _____

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weathering

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The process of breaking big rocks into little ones is called _____

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mechanical weathering

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Frost, ice, the roots of plants, running water or heat from the sun can all cause _____

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mechanical weathering

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Which process involves changes in the surface of the rock that make it change shape or color? Options: erosion, mechanical weathering, chemical weathering, hammering

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chemical weathering

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Things like carbon dioxide, oxygen, and acids can all cause _____

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chemical weathering

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When rocks have been broken down and are later moved by wind, water, or ice, that's called _____

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erosion