Earth Science Flash Cards

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Processes that build up Earth's surface

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Constructive Processes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Processes that break down Earth's surface

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Destructive Processes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces

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Weathering

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Movement of sediment by wind, water, or ice

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Erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Dropping of sediment in a new location

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Deposition

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Sudden shaking of the ground

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Earthquakes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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Openings in Earth's crust that release lava

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Volcanoes

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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Breaking rocks by physical forces

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Physical Weathering

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Breaking rocks by chemical reactions

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Chemical Weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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Movement of sediment by wind

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Wind Erosion