Ice and W.E.D. Summative

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking off and/or disintegration of larger rocks into smaller rocks.

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Which area would experience more potholes in the winter: California or Alaska?

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Alaska since potholes form from freezing water, it gets much colder there.

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How much of the Earth's surface is covered by water?

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70% of the Earth's surface is covered by water.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of particles away from their source.

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediments are laid down in new locations.

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What causes potholes to form?

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Potholes form when water seeps into cracks in the road, freezes, and expands, causing the road to break apart.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken pieces.

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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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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.