

Earth Science: Impacts that Affect Earth’s Surface
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Science
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4th Grade
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Hard
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Rachel Haney
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is weathering?
Back
Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces through various physical, chemical, and biological mechanisms.
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NGSS.4-ESS2-1
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the two main forms of weathering?
Back
Physical (Mechanical) Weathering and Chemical Weathering.
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NGSS.4-ESS2-1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is physical (mechanical) weathering?
Back
It involves the breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition, such as through temperature changes, pressure release, and plant root growth.
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NGSS.4-ESS2-1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is chemical weathering?
Back
Chemical weathering involves the chemical alteration of minerals within rocks, such as when carbon dioxide combines with rainwater to form carbonic acid that dissolves minerals like limestone.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is erosion?
Back
Erosion occurs when natural elements like water and wind wear away rocks and soil over time.
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NGSS.4-ESS2-1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is deposition?
Back
Deposition is the process where materials moved by erosion settle down in a new location.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are tectonic plates?
Back
Tectonic plates are large pieces of the Earth's lithosphere that float on a soft layer beneath them.
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NGSS.5-ESS2-1
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