Weathering, erosion, deposition

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What are canyons formed by?

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Canyons are formed by rivers carrying sediments that weather and erode land.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the breakdown of rock into smaller pieces without changing its composition?

Back

Mechanical weathering.

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What forces besides moving water cause erosion?

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Wind, ice, and gravity.

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What is the process in which sediment particles are picked up and moved from one place to another?

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Erosion.

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What process produces rust on rocks containing iron?

Back

Chemical weathering.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What is weathering?

Back

The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

Front

What is erosion?

Back

The movement of weathered materials from one location to another.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is deposition?

Back

The process where sediments are laid down in a new location.

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What is the difference between mechanical and chemical weathering?

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Mechanical weathering breaks rocks into smaller pieces without changing their composition, while chemical weathering alters the minerals in the rock.

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Give an example of mechanical weathering.

Back

Frost wedging, where water freezes in cracks of rocks and expands.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2