Weathering and Erosion Vocabulary

The mechanical and chemical processes that change objects on Earth’s surface over time

• weathering
• oxidation

• decomposition

• deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The physical processes that naturally break down rocks into smaller pieces

• electrical weathering

• chemical weathering

• mechanical weathering

• biological weathering

The chemical processes that change the materials that are part of a rock into new materials

• mechanical weathering

• biological weathering

• electrical weathering

• chemical weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The chemical process that combines the element oxygen with other elements or Molecules

• oxidation
• chemical weathering

• erosion

• landform

A mixture of weathered rock, decayed organic matter, mineral fragments, water, and air

• soil

• pores

• erosion

• oxidation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

A process that raises or builds up the surface features of the Earth

• Constructive
• Destructive

• Decomposition

• Erosion

A process that breaks down features on the surface of Earth

• Destructive
• Constructive

• Deposition

• Organic Weathering

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The geological process in which earthen materials are worn away and transported by natural forces such as wind or water

• Erosion
• Weathering

• Deposition

• Oxidation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The laying down of sediment carried by wind, flowing water, the sea or ice

• Deposition
• Weathering

• Erosion

• Landforming

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Features on the Earth’s surface that make up the terrain, such as mountains, valleys, plains or plateaus

• Landform
• Pores

• Soil

• Organic matter

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2