Lithosphere Review

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What do we call the material that comes from rocks that have been broken down into smaller pieces?

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Sediment is the material that results from the weathering of rocks.

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What is underground molten rock called?

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Magma is the term for underground molten rock.

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What is a natural resource?

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A natural resource is anything that comes from Earth and is used by humans.

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How can igneous rock form into sedimentary rock?

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Igneous rock can form into sedimentary rock through the process of weathering and erosion.

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What is an example of weathering?

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Wind and rain breaking large rocks into smaller pieces is an example of weathering.

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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 process of transporting weathered materials from one location to another.

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What are the two main types of weathering?

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The two main types of weathering are mechanical weathering and 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 chemical weathering?

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Chemical weathering involves the chemical alteration of minerals within rocks.