Earth's spheres/Weathering, erosion, deposition

Earth's spheres/Weathering, erosion, deposition

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Science

6th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-2, MS-ESS2-4, MS-LS2-4

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is deposition?

Back

Deposition is the process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass. It occurs when the forces transporting the materials lose energy and can no longer carry them.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is erosion?

Back

Erosion is the process by which natural forces like water, wind, or ice remove and transport soil and rock from one location to another.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is weathering?

Back

Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by physical, chemical, or biological processes.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is chemical weathering?

Back

Chemical weathering involves the chemical alteration of minerals in rocks, often through reactions with water, acids, or gases, leading to the dissolution or transformation of the minerals.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is physical weathering?

Back

Physical weathering is the mechanical breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition, often caused by temperature changes, freeze-thaw cycles, or abrasion.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do ocean waves contribute to erosion?

Back

Ocean waves erode coastlines by crashing against rocks and sediments, gradually wearing them away and forming cliffs and beaches.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do glaciers play in shaping landscapes?

Back

Glaciers move slowly over land, carving valleys and shaping mountain landscapes through the processes of erosion and deposition.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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