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Florida Students Tear Me Down and Build Me Up

Florida Students Tear Me Down and Build Me Up

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Science

6th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is chemical weathering?

Back

Chemical weathering is the process by which rocks break down due to chemical reactions, often involving water and acids that alter the minerals within the rock.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is physical weathering?

Back

Physical weathering is the process of breaking down rocks through physical forces, such as temperature changes, freeze-thaw cycles, and abrasion from wind or water.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of weathering?

Back

An example of weathering is the breakdown of granite into smaller particles due to chemical reactions with acidic rainwater.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is erosion?

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is deposition?

Back

Deposition is the process where sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass, often occurring after erosion.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does acidic water affect rocks?

Back

Acidic water can react with minerals in rocks, leading to chemical weathering and the breakdown of the rock structure.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens during physical weathering?

Back

During physical weathering, rocks are broken into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition, often through processes like freezing and thawing.

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