ESS2.A Flashcard

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces through physical, chemical, or biological means.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water flow.

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What is the rock cycle?

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A continuous process by which rocks are created, changed, destroyed, and reformed through geological processes.

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Rocks formed by the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What are metamorphic rocks?

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Rocks that have been transformed from one type to another through heat and pressure.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere, which helps to maintain the planet's temperature.

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What is the role of water in erosion?

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Water transports sediments from one location to another, shaping landscapes.

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How do sedimentary rocks form?

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Through the processes of deposition, compaction, and cementation of sediments.

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What is chemical weathering?

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The process that breaks down rocks through chemical reactions, often involving water and minerals.

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What is physical weathering?

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The mechanical breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.