4th Grade Science Module 4-Slow Changes on Earth

The breaking down of rocks is called __________.

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________ weathering happens when such things as wind and rain break rocks down. Find an example and upload it also.

Match the following

• the roots can force their way through small cracks in rocks

• plants

• When water from rain or melted snow enters small cracks in rocks

• freezing and thawing

• some buried rocks are changed when heavy layers of rock wear away

• abrasion

• happens when winds carry bits of sand

• exfoliation

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What are some of the causes of weathering? (select all that are causes)

• oxygen

• acids

• carbon dioxide

• videos

How is soil formed? (talk about layers of soil called horizons). Draw and upload your example)

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The transport of weathered rock is called _______.

Flowing _____ is the biggest cause of erosion.

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The dropping off of weathered rock is called

• erosion

• deposition

• wind

• change

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What was the dust bowl? (explain in your words after watching the video)

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What are some ways that soil erosion can be slowed? (explain in your own words). Speak clearly into the microphone.

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