Weathering Vocabulary

the process by which rocks break down into smaller pieces by physical means

• mechanical weathering

• chemical weathering

• weathering

• erosion

the grinding and wearing away of rock surfaces through the mechanical action of other rock or sand particles

• mechanical weathering

• abrasion

• oxidation

• carbonation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

the process by which rocks break down as a result of chemical reactions

• mechanical weathering

• chemical weathering

• weathering

• erosion

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

the process by which a metallic element combines with oxygen

• abrasion

• chemical weathering

• oxidation

• carbonation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

a chemical reaction between water and another substance to form two or more new substances

• abrasion

• hydrolysis

• carbonation

• chemical weathering

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

the conversion of a compound into a carbonate

• oxidation

• hydrolysis

• carbonation

• chemical weathering

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

precipitation that contains a high concentration of acids

• acid precipitation

• chemical rain

• chemical weathering

• erosion

process in which the materials of Earth's surface are loosened, dissolved, or worn away and transported from one place to another by a natural agent

• weathering

• erosion

• exfoliation

• organic activity

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The breaking down of rocks, soil, plants, and minerals by nature.

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition
• Convection

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The removing of bits of rock, soil, plants, and minerals by nature.

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition
• Convection

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2