Rocks and Weathering

Rocks and Weathering

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-2, MS-PS1-2, MS-LS4-1

+2

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is chemical weathering?

Back

Chemical weathering is the process by which rocks are broken down by chemical reactions, often involving water and acids.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is mechanical weathering?

Back

Mechanical weathering is the physical breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role does carbon dioxide play in weathering?

Back

Carbon dioxide mixes with water to form carbonic acid, which can dissolve limestone and contribute to chemical weathering.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do plant roots contribute to weathering?

Back

Plant roots can grow into cracks in rocks, prying them open and causing mechanical weathering.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is permeable rock?

Back

Permeable rock is rock that is full of tiny air spaces, allowing water to flow through it.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What determines the rate of weathering?

Back

The rate of weathering is determined by the type of rock and the climate in which it is found.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is erosion?

Back

Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another, often by wind, water, or ice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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