Earth Science Vocabulary 2

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is erosion?
Back
Erosion is the movement of Earth's materials by wind, water, or ice.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are sediments?
Back
Sediments are small pieces of rocks that have been weathered.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes weathering in rocks?
Back
Weathering can occur when water seeps into cracks in a rock, freezes, and expands, causing the rock to break apart.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the definition of weathering?
Back
Weathering is the breaking away of Earth's materials.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between weathering and erosion?
Back
Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those materials.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is deposition?
Back
Deposition is the process by which sediments are laid down in a new location.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does water contribute to erosion?
Back
Water can carry small rocks and soil downstream, depositing them in different locations.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
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