Earth and Space Science NWEA Review

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What is physical weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks and minerals through physical forces without changing their chemical composition.

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What is chemical weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks and minerals through chemical reactions, altering their chemical structure.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water.

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What is deposition?

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The process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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What are agents of erosion and deposition?

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Natural forces such as water, wind, ice, and gravity that cause erosion and deposition.

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What are deltas?

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Landforms created at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water, formed by sediment deposition.

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What are flood plains?

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Flat areas adjacent to rivers that are prone to flooding and are formed by sediment deposition.

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What is the water cycle in the hydrosphere?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is the water cycle in the atmosphere?

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The process of water vapor in the atmosphere condensing into clouds and precipitating back to the surface.

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What are earth spheres?

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The four main components of the Earth: geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.