Unit 5

Front

Erosion is defined as ________

Back

The transport of sediment

Front

A _____________________ is something that scientists use to represent an object or process

Back

model

Front

Wind abrasion (wind blowing sand against something) is an example of _______ weathering.

Back

Mechanical

Front

At both of their roots, Scientific Laws and Theories are basically just a different term for the same thing. True or False?

Back

False

Front

A scientific ____________ is a statement that describes what always happens under certain conditions in nature.

Back

law

Front

What is the process called when rocks break down into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the difference between a scientific law and a scientific theory?

Back

A scientific law describes what happens, while a scientific theory explains why it happens.

Front

What is an example of chemical weathering?

Back

Rusting of iron due to oxidation.

Front

What is the main cause of erosion?

Back

Natural forces such as water, wind, and ice.

Front

What is sediment?

Back

Small particles of rock and soil that are transported by erosion.