Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

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

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Weathering

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What is the term for rocks grinding along the bottom of a river making them smooth?

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Weathering

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What process involves glaciers carving U-shaped mountain passes?

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Weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the process that breaks down rocks without changing their chemical composition?

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Mechanical Weathering

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What happens when glaciers melt and dump rocks and dirt?

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Deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the term for the movement of sediment from one location to another?

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Erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What type of weathering involves changes in the chemical composition of rocks?

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Chemical Weathering

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What is an example of erosion caused by wind?

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Sand dunes formation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks; erosion is the movement of those broken materials.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What natural process can lead to the formation of canyons?

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Erosion by rivers

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2