Rock Formation Vocab Flashcard #2

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What are nutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil?

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Minerals are nutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil.

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The breaking down of rocks and other materials on the Earth's surface is ______.

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and other materials on the Earth's surface.

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What is the process by which wind, water, ice, or gravity transports soil and sediment from one location to another?

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Erosion is the process by which wind, water, ice, or gravity transports soil and sediment from one location to another.

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What are the three main forms of erosion?

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The three main forms of erosion are wind, rain, and ice.

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What is the series of processes on the surface and inside Earth that slowly changes rocks from one kind to another?

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The rock cycle is the series of processes on the surface and inside Earth that slowly changes rocks from one kind to another.

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What is the definition of minerals?

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Minerals are naturally occurring inorganic substances with a definite chemical composition.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces through natural forces.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of weathered rock and soil from one location to another.

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What role does wind play in erosion?

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Wind can carry small particles of soil and sand over long distances, contributing to erosion.

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How does water contribute to erosion?

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Water can wash away soil and rock, especially during heavy rains or floods.