WEATHERING AND EROSION REVIEW

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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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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another, often by wind, water, or ice.

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What is abrasion in the context of weathering?

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A type of mechanical weathering where rocks are worn down by friction and impact with other rocks or particles.

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What is chemical weathering?

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The process that alters the chemical composition of rocks, often through reactions with water, acids, or gases.

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What is mechanical weathering?

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The physical breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.

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What is frost wedging?

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A type of mechanical weathering where water seeps into cracks in rocks, freezes, expands, and causes the rock to break apart.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the water table?

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The level below the earth's surface at which the ground becomes saturated with water.

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What is the source of a river?

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The starting point of the river, often found in mountains or hills.

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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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the difference between mechanical and chemical weathering?

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Mechanical weathering breaks down rocks physically, while chemical weathering changes the chemical composition of rocks.