Earth Science Vocabulary 2

Earth Science Vocabulary 2

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Flashcard

Science

6th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-2, MS-ESS2-4, MS-ESS2-1

+4

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is weathering?

Back

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.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is erosion?

Back

Erosion is the movement of Earth's materials from one location to another by natural forces such as wind, water, or ice.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is deposition?

Back

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.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are sediments?

Back

Sediments are small pieces of rocks and minerals that have been broken down by weathering and are often transported by erosion.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Front

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Back

Weathering breaks down rocks in place, while erosion involves the movement of those broken materials to a new location.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role does water play in weathering?

Back

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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