Weathering & Erosion Flashcard

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces through natural forces.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is erosion?

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The movement of weathered rock and soil from one location to another by wind, water, or ice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is deposition?

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The process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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What is mechanical weathering?

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The process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.

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What is chemical weathering?

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The process that breaks down rocks through chemical changes, such as dissolving.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is wind abrasion?

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A type of mechanical weathering where wind erodes rocks and surfaces by carrying sand and particles.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is oxidation in weathering?

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A chemical weathering process where oxygen reacts with minerals in rocks, causing them to become soft and crumbly.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is acid rain?

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Rain that has been made acidic by pollutants in the atmosphere, leading to chemical weathering of rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What role do waves play in erosion?

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Waves can erode coastlines by removing sand and rock through the force of water.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken pieces.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2