Weathering and Erosion 4th grade

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Erosion is _________________

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When sediments that formed from rocks that got weathered get moved to other places

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A sediment is _______________

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The material that comes from the weathering of a rock

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Weathering is caused from tsunamis

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False

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A blizzard is an example of weathering.

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False

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Everything below causes erosion EXCEPT ________

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a volcano

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces due to natural forces like wind, water, and temperature changes.

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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, often caused by temperature changes or ice.

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What is chemical weathering?

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The process that changes the chemical composition of rocks, often through reactions with water and gases.

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What role does water play in erosion?

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Water can carry sediments away from one place to another, causing erosion.