Weathering and Erosion Review

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What is weathering?

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

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another, often by wind, water, or ice.

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What is a delta?

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A landform created at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water, formed by the deposition of sediment as the river slows down.

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How do mushroom-shaped rocks form?

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They form when wind picks up sand and erodes the softer rock at the bottom, leaving harder rock on top.

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What type of rock commonly has caves?

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Limestone, due to its solubility in water and ability to form karst landscapes.

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What is a floodplain?

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A flat area next to a river that is prone to flooding, formed by sediment deposition during floods.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is chemical weathering?

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The process that breaks down rocks through chemical reactions, often involving water, air, and living organisms.

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Which agent is NOT involved in chemical weathering?

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Wind, as it primarily contributes to physical weathering.

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What is physical weathering?

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The process of breaking rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition, often through temperature changes or freeze-thaw cycles.

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What is a meander?

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A winding curve or bend in a river, formed by the erosion of the riverbank.