Weathering

Weathering

Assessment

Assessment

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Audra Thomas

Science

10th Grade

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NGSS
MS-ESS2-2, 4-ESS2-1, MS-ESS2-4

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1.

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1 min • 1 pt

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

2.

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1 min • 1 pt

The process by which water, ice, wind or gravity moves weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

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NGSS.4-ESS2-1

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This type of weathering occurs when rock is physically broken down into smaller pieces of rock.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

4.

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1 min • 1 pt

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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This rock may chemically weather easily because is has many spaces or holes in it that allow water to seep through it, meaning it is:

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

9.

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How might a weathered mountain appear different than an unweathered mountain?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

10.

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How is mechanical weathering different from chemical weathering?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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