Weathering, Erosion, & Deposition
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is weathering?
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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces through physical, chemical, or biological means.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is erosion?
Back
Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another, often by water, wind, or ice.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is deposition?
Back
Deposition is the process where sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass, often occurring at the end of a river or in a body of water.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do water, wind, ice, and gravity contribute to weathering?
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These natural forces can break down rocks through various processes, such as abrasion, freeze-thaw cycles, and chemical reactions.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens during physical weathering?
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Physical weathering involves the mechanical breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition, such as through freeze-thaw cycles.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is chemical weathering?
Back
Chemical weathering involves the alteration of the chemical composition of rocks, often through reactions with water, acids, or gases.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What role do glaciers play in erosion and deposition?
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Glaciers can erode land by scraping and carrying away rocks, and they deposit materials when they melt, leaving behind sediments.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
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