Ice and Bumpy Roads

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What is ice?

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Ice is the solid form of water.

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What happens to water when it freezes?

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Water expands as it fills the cracks of a broken rock.

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What is water vapor?

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Water vapor is the gas form of water.

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What process breaks rocks into smaller pieces?

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Weathering is the process that breaks rocks into smaller pieces.

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At what temperature does water start to boil?

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Water starts to boil at 212 degrees Fahrenheit.

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What is the freezing point of water?

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The freezing point of water is 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process of moving soil and rock from one place to another.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion moves the broken pieces.

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What is a pothole?

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A pothole is a hole in the road caused by the weathering of rocks and the expansion of ice.

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How does temperature affect the state of water?

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Temperature changes can turn water into ice (solid) or steam (gas).