Rocks, Rock Cycle, and Weathering

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The movement of rock by wind, water, ice, or gravity is called..

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Erosion

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Which biome is likely to be most affected by wind erosion? Options: Deciduous Forest, Rain Forest, Desert, Grasslands

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Desert

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The breakdown of rocks caused by freezing and thawing is called..

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Mechanical Weathering

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The breakdown of rock and soil is called..

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Weathering

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How might a weathered mountain appear different from a mountain that has not undergone much weathering?

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The weathered mountain would appear rounder in shape.

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What might cause chemical weathering?

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Acid Rain

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How is mechanical weathering different from chemical weathering?

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Chemical weathering changes the chemical compositions of materials; mechanical weathering does not.

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What impact does weathering have on soil formation?

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Rocks are broken down into smaller pieces, and finally into sediment

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What types of rocks are formed by weathering?

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Sedimentary rocks

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How long does the weathering process take?

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Years and years