Weathering and Erosion

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces through physical or chemical means.

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What type of climate promotes faster chemical weathering?

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Hot and Wet.

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What is chemical weathering?

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The process where rocks and minerals undergo changes in composition due to chemical reactions.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What is erosion?

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The process of moving weathered rock and soil from one location to another.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is deposition?

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The process where sediments are laid down in a new location after being transported by erosion.

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What is abrasion in the context of weathering?

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The weathering of rocks caused by wind blowing sand into them over time.

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What is mechanical weathering?

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The physical breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.

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What is frost wedging?

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A type of mechanical weathering where water seeps into cracks in rocks, freezes, and expands, causing the rock to break apart.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What role does gravity play in erosion?

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Gravity causes rocks and soil to move downhill, contributing to erosion.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

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What is exfoliation?

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A type of mechanical weathering where layers of rock peel away due to temperature changes.