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Weathering and Erosion Review

Weathering and Erosion Review

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is weathering?

Back

Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural forces such as wind, water, ice, and sunlight.

2.

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 by natural forces like water, wind, or ice.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is deposition?

Back

Deposition is the process where materials transported by erosion are dropped or settled in a new location, forming new landforms.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the four main factors that cause weathering and erosion?

Back

The four main factors are wind, water, ice, and gravity.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does water contribute to weathering?

Back

Water can enter cracks in rocks, freeze, and expand, causing the rocks to break apart, a process known as freeze-thaw weathering.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is physical weathering?

Back

Physical weathering is the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition, often through processes like freezing and thawing.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is chemical weathering?

Back

Chemical weathering involves the chemical alteration of minerals in rocks, often due to reactions with water, acids, or gases.

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