Science - Mia

The natural chemical or physical processes that breaks down rock on Earth's surface.

• weathering
• erosion
• deposition
• jackhammering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

This type of weathering occurs when rocks weaken then break down due to chemical changes in the composition of the rock.

• mechanical weathering
• chemical weathering
• erosion weathering
• deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

These rocks were made smooth by wind blowing smaller rock particles across their surface.  This is an example of:

• ice wedging
• chemical weathering
• acid rain
• abrasion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

These rocks were broken apart from the continuous freeze/thaw of water in the cracks of the rocks. This is an example of:

• ice wedging
• acid rain
• permeability
• abrasion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

These gravestones have slowly broken down and turned a blackish color due to the action of:

• ice wedging
• abrasion
• acid rain
• mechanical weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A metal statue slowly turning green after years of being outside is an example of:

• mechanical weathering
• chemical weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A piece of sandstone changing color (from brown to rusty red) from exposure to water and air is an example of:

• mechanical weathering
• chemical weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The formation of stalactites and stalagmites in a cave as water mixed with carbon dioxide creates carbonic acid, which dissolves away the limestone, is an example of:

• mechanical weathering
• chemical weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Acid rain wearing away the face of a marble gravestone or statue is an example of?

• mechanical weathering
• chemical weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Exposure to rain and oxygen causes the metal minerals in rocks to rust and fall apart.  This is an example of:

• mechanical weathering
• chemical weathering

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2