Mini-Unit Assessment: Weathering & Erosion

When ____________ begin to melt, they erode land by picking up and carrying loose rocks and depositing them as they move.

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The influence of water, wind, and ice varies the ___________ process.

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The bigger these agents are, the bigger the pieces of ______________ they move.

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__________ are formed through long periods of chemical weathering and erosion by water. Although it's a very slow process, over time, large passageways are formed.

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Explain the difference between weathering and erosion.

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What is the difference between chemical weathering and physical weathering?

Give an example of each.

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The outer area of Earth that makes up the physical features

• Weathering

• Surface features

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Underground formations

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The relocation of sediment by wind, water, or ice

• Weathering

• Surface features

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Underground formations

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The physical or chemical breakdown of rock due to water, wind, or ice

• Weathering

• Surface features

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Underground formations

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Areas of Earth that form caverns

• Weathering

• Surface features

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Underground formations

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