Weathering and Erosion

The process of breaking down rocks into smaller particles over time.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Mass Movement

• Deposition

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The movement of sediments from one location to another by wind, water, ice, or gravity.

• Deposition

• Crystallization

• Weathering

• Erosion

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Weathering where rocks are broken down into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.

• Erosion Weatheing

• Chemical Weathering

• Mechanical Weathering

• Crystallization Weathering

Weathering where the chemical composition of rocks is changed.

• Mechanical Weathering

• Chemical Weathering

• Physical Weathering

• Erosion Weathering

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Weathering caused by the growth of plant roots into the cracks in rocks.

• Frost Action

• Root Wedging

• Abrasion

• Hydrolysis

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Weathering that occurs when water seeps into the cracks of rocks, freezes, and expands.

• Abrasion

• Frost Action

• Exfoliation

• Root Wedging

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Weathering is caused by the scrapping and grinding of rock, often caused by wind, water, or ice.

• Root Wedging

• Exfoliation

• Frost Action

• Abrasion

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Weathering where the minerals in rocks dissolve in water, breaking the rock down.

• Dissolution

• Oxidation

• Hydrolysis

• Carbonation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Weathering caused by a reaction of minerals in rock with oxygen or water to form rust.

• Oxidation

• Hydrolysis

• Carbonation

• Dissolution

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Weathering that occurs when rocks react with water to form new minerals.

• Dissolution

• Oxidation

• Hydrolysis

• Carbonation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4