Weathering and Erosion Review

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process of laying down sediments and rocks in a new place.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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True or False: A glacier is a huge area of fast moving ice.

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False

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the remains of a plant or animal that lived a very long time ago.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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What type of weathering is root wedging an example of?

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Root wedging is an example of plant weathering.

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What is a landslide?

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A landslide is the rapid movement of rock, soil, and other materials rolling down a hill or mountain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process of moving sediments and rocks from one place to another.

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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 breaks down rocks, while erosion moves the broken pieces.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is a glacier?

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A glacier is a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small pieces of rock and soil that are carried by wind, water, or ice.