Unit 3 -Weathering and Erosion Review

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What is chemical weathering?

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The process where rocks and minerals are broken down by chemical reactions. Examples include oxidation and carbonation.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks, while erosion is the transportation of weathered materials.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is mechanical weathering?

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The process where rocks break down into smaller pieces without any change to their chemical composition. Examples include ice wedging and abrasion.

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How does parent material affect soil?

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It influences the soil's texture and potential nutrient availability.

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What is biological weathering?

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It involves living organisms physically breaking rocks and altering their composition through chemical processes.

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What is the role of ice wedging in mechanical weathering?

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Ice wedging is a process where water seeps into cracks in rocks, freezes, expands, and causes the rocks to break apart.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is abrasion in the context of weathering?

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Abrasion is the process of rocks being worn down by friction and impact with other rocks or particles.

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What is hydrolysis in chemical weathering?

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Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction between water and minerals that leads to the breakdown of the minerals.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What is oxidation in chemical weathering?

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Oxidation is a chemical reaction where oxygen reacts with minerals, often leading to rusting in iron-rich rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What factors influence the rate of weathering?

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Factors include climate, rock type, soil composition, and the presence of vegetation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2