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Rocks, Weathering, and Erosion
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Science
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3rd Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is weathering?
Back
When rocks are broken down into small grains and soil by wind and/or water over time.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the process called when wind blasts sand at rock and carves out caves?
Back
Weathering
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the wearing away or breaking down of rocks called?
Back
Weathering
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do scientists classify rocks?
Back
By their physical attributes.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of weathering?
Back
Freezing ice found in the cracks of a rock.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is erosion?
Back
The process of moving soil and rock from one place to another.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes erosion?
Back
Water, wind, ice, and gravity.
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