Earth Science Vocabulary 2

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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 due to various factors such as temperature changes, water, and biological activity.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is erosion?
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Erosion is the movement of Earth's materials from one location to another by natural forces such as wind, water, 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?
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Deposition is the process where sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass, often occurring when the energy of the transporting medium decreases.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are sediments?
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Sediments are small pieces of rocks and minerals that have been broken down by weathering and are often transported by erosion.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What causes weathering?
Back
Weathering can be caused by physical factors (like freeze-thaw cycles), chemical reactions (like acid rain), and biological activity (like plant roots breaking rocks).
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?
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Weathering breaks down rocks in place, while erosion involves the movement of those broken materials to a new location.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What role does water play in weathering?
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Water can seep into cracks in rocks, freeze, and expand, causing the rocks to break apart, which is a form of physical weathering.
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