Weathering and Erosion
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4th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is weathering?
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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces such as wind, water, and ice.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is erosion?
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Erosion is the movement of weathered rock and soil from one location to another, often caused by water, wind, or ice.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is deposition?
Back
Deposition is the laying down of sediment and rock in a new place after being transported by erosion.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is mechanical weathering?
Back
Mechanical weathering is the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition, often caused by physical forces like ice wedging.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is chemical weathering?
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Chemical weathering involves the chemical alteration of minerals in rocks, often leading to the formation of new minerals and soluble substances.
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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What role does ice play in weathering?
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Ice can cause mechanical weathering through a process called freeze-thaw, where water seeps into cracks, freezes, expands, and breaks the rock apart.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How long did it take for the Grand Canyon to form?
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It took approximately 5 to 6 million years for the Grand Canyon to form.
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