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Geologic Process and History

Geologic Process and History

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Science

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is chemical weathering?

Back

Chemical weathering is the process through which rocks undergo chemical changes, leading to the breakdown of minerals and the alteration of rock composition.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is physical weathering?

Back

Physical weathering is the process through which rocks are physically broken into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is erosion?

Back

Erosion is the movement of rock and soil from one location to another, often caused by water, wind, or ice.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is deposition?

Back

Deposition is the process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass, often after being transported by erosion.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is ice wedging?

Back

Ice wedging is a type of physical weathering where water seeps into cracks in rocks, freezes, expands, and causes the rocks to break apart.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is oxidation in the context of weathering?

Back

Oxidation is a chemical weathering process where oxygen reacts with minerals, often leading to rust formation in iron-rich rocks.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of acid rain in weathering?

Back

Acid rain contributes to chemical weathering by dissolving minerals in rocks, leading to their breakdown.

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