Weathering, Erosion, & Depostion

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What is the general term for the movement of sediment by wind, water, or glaciers?

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Erosion

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What natural force causes sand dunes to form in deserts?

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Wind

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How are canyons primarily formed?

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By rivers carrying sediments that weather and erode land.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the breakdown of rock into smaller pieces without changing its composition called?

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Mechanical weathering

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What process involves rock particles wearing away other rocks?

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Mechanical weathering

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What is the process of breaking down rocks through chemical reactions?

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Chemical weathering

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What is deposition in the context of weathering and erosion?

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The process where sediments are laid down in new locations after being transported.

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What role do glaciers play in erosion?

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Glaciers can erode land by scraping and carrying away rock and soil.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken pieces.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is an example of mechanical weathering?

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Frost wedging, where water freezes in cracks of rocks and expands.