Weathering

Weathering is the process in which rocks are gradually broken down into ________ pieces.

Weather is a _______ change that takes MANY years.

Weather takes place near Earth's _________.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Wind, water, ice, living things, and changes in _______ cause rocks to weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Wind carries small pieces of ________ and ________ and blows them against other rocks.

• sand

• sticks

• rocks

• plants

Wind blown pieces​ (a)   and​ (b)   other rocks.

• cut
• shape
• color
• force

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The force of​ (a)   crashing against rocks can break them into smaller pieces.

• waves
• wind
• trees

What expands when it​ (a)  

• freezes
• melts

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

When rocks heat up they​ become​ (a)   and when they cool down they become​ (b)  

• larger
• smaller

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The process when rocks break into smaller pieces due to exposure to natural elements such as rain, wind, etc. is called

• erosion

• weathering

• sediments

• melting

Answer explanation

The correct answer is weathering, which refers to the process of rocks breaking down into smaller pieces due to natural elements like rain and wind. Erosion, on the other hand, involves the movement of these particles.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2