Weathering

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What is weathering?

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The changing of the Earth's surface through chemical or physical processes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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True or False: Ice can cause weathering.

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True

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What causes erosion?

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Erosion occurs when wind, water, or gravity move rocks and soil from one place to another.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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How do wind, water, and gravity change the Earth's surface?

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They cause abrasion to occur, breaking rock down.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What role do plants play in weathering?

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The roots cause pressure on exposed rock, breaking it apart.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is abrasion in the context of weathering?

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Abrasion is the grinding away of rock by other rock or sand particles carried in water, ice, or wind.

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How does chemical weathering differ from physical weathering?

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Chemical weathering involves changes in the chemical composition of rocks, while physical weathering involves breaking rocks into smaller pieces without changing their composition.

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What is an example of physical weathering?

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An example of physical weathering is the freezing and thawing of water in cracks of rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is an example of chemical weathering?

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An example of chemical weathering is the rusting of iron in rocks.

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