Big Idea 6

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What is the process by which water helps to break apart rock?

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Water helps to break apart rock by freezing and expanding.

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What property is used to order rock samples based on their characteristics?

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The thickness of layers in rock samples.

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What is shale metamorphosed into when subjected to increased pressure?

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Shale is metamorphosed into slate.

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Which natural force is most likely responsible for shaping sand dunes?

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Wind is the natural force that shapes sand dunes.

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How can minerals be classified based on their physical characteristics?

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Minerals can be classified based on properties like shininess and magnetism.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural forces such as wind or water.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals through contact with the Earth's atmosphere, waters, and biological organisms.

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What is sedimentation?

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Sedimentation is the process of settling or being deposited as sediment.

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What role does gravity play in shaping landforms?

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Gravity pulls materials down, contributing to erosion and the formation of various landforms.

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What is the difference between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma, sedimentary rocks form from compressed sediments, and metamorphic rocks form from existing rocks changed by heat and pressure.