Weathering & Erosion

Weathering is defined as the breaking down of rock by wind, water, ice, and plants.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Stagnant water can carry bits of sand and rock that chip away at other rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Water can dissolve the minerals that make up rocks. Minerals in rocks dissolve at different rates. This can cause caverns to form.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Wind contains sand that scrapes against rocks and wears it away. Wind with its tiny bits of sand can be compared to sandpaper.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Plants can get into the cracks of rocks. These roots spread out inside the cracks causing the rock to break apart. Plants are often thought to be less powerful than rock.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

When wind gets into the cracks of rocks it can freeze and expand. The expanding wind can break a rock into pieces.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Erosion is the movement of weathered materials by water, wind, or ice. Erosion moves sediments to new locations.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Gravity can also cause erosion in the form of landslides. When wind, water and ice are moving quickly enough they will carry away bits of rock.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

It is the breaking down of rock by wind, water, ice, and plants.

• Erosion

• Weathering

Wind contains sand that scrapes against rocks and wears it away.

• Erosion

• Weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2