
Weathering and Erosion
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8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is physical weathering?
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Physical weathering is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition. It is caused by factors such as temperature changes, ice wedging, and abrasion.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is chemical weathering?
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Chemical weathering involves changes in the minerals of rocks, breaking down the bonds that hold them together, often due to reactions with water, acids, or oxygen.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is erosion?
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Erosion is the process by which soil, rock, and sediments are removed from one location and transported to another, often by wind, water, or ice.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is deposition?
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Deposition is the process in which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform, often occurring in areas where the transporting medium loses energy.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What role does gravity play in erosion?
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Gravity is a major force that causes landslides, mud flows, and other forms of mass wasting, moving materials down slopes.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is abrasion in the context of weathering?
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Abrasion is the process of wearing down rocks and minerals through friction and impact, often caused by wind or water carrying particles.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is ice wedging?
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Ice wedging is a type of physical weathering where water seeps into cracks in rocks, freezes, expands, and eventually causes the rock to break apart.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
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