Weathering
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4th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is weathering?
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Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces or changes their chemical composition.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the two main types of weathering?
Back
Mechanical weathering and chemical weathering.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is mechanical weathering?
Back
Mechanical weathering is the physical breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is chemical weathering?
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Chemical weathering involves the chemical alteration of minerals in rocks, often due to reactions with water, acids, or gases.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of mechanical weathering?
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An example of mechanical weathering is freeze-thaw action, where water seeps into cracks, freezes, and expands, breaking the rock apart.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of chemical weathering?
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An example of chemical weathering is acid rain, which can dissolve minerals in rocks.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What role does water play in weathering?
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Water contributes to both mechanical and chemical weathering by breaking down rocks and facilitating chemical reactions.
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