Weathering and Erosion

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces through physical or chemical means.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is erosion?

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The movement of weathered material (sediment) from one place to another.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is deposition?

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The process where sediment is dropped or settled in a new location.

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What causes erosion?

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Natural forces such as flowing water, wind, ice, and gravity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is mechanical weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks 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, altering their composition.

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What is mass wasting?

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The movement of soil and rock down a slope due to gravity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is a delta?

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A landform created at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water, formed by sediment deposition.

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What is wind erosion?

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The process where wind removes and transports soil and rock particles.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks; erosion moves the broken material.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2