6th Grade- Landforms and How They Are Made

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What is chemical weathering?

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Chemical weathering is the process where rocks are broken down due to chemical changes in their composition.

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What landform is created by the eruption of lava?

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A volcano is a landform that is an opening in the Earth's surface from which lava flows.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the natural chemical or physical process that breaks down rock on Earth's surface.

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What two factors affect the rate of rock weathering?

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The type of rock and the environment affect how fast rock is weathered.

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What type of rain accelerates chemical weathering?

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Acid rain causes faster chemical weathering.

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What is mechanical weathering?

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Mechanical weathering is the physical breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition.

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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.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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How do mountains form?

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Mountains can form through tectonic forces, volcanic activity, or the collision of tectonic plates.

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What is a canyon?

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A canyon is a deep valley with steep sides, often carved by river erosion.