Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

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What is the process by which soil and sediment are transported from one place to another?

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Erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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True or False: Some agents of weathering include water, wind, ice, temperature, and plant roots.

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True

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What occurs when eroded materials stop moving and begin to build up?

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Deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What do we call the small broken down pieces of rock?

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Sediment

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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True or False: Weathering and erosion are the same thing.

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False

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What are the two main types of weathering?

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Physical weathering and chemical weathering.

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What is physical weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks without changing their chemical composition.

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What is chemical weathering?

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The process that breaks down rocks through chemical changes.

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What role does water play in erosion?

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Water can transport soil and sediment through rivers and streams.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4