Weathering and Erosion

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____________ is the moving of sediment from one place to another.

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erosion

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NGSS.4-ESS2-1

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___________ happens when rocks break apart, wear away, or dissolve into smaller particles.

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weathering

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___________ is the laying down of sediment and rock in a new place.

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deposition

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Which river has shaped the Grand Canyon?

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Colorado

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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How long did it take for the Grand Canyon to form?

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5 to 6 million years

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

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When a lot of loose dirt and rocks move rapidly, we call it

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a landslide

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is a landslide?

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a sudden and rapid movement of rocks and soil down a slope

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What can cause landslides?

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Can be caused by earthquakes, volcanoes, or heavy rains.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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How do glaciers erode land?

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By picking up soil and rocks and depositing them in new location

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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The process where rocks are worn away or broken down into smaller pieces by water, wind or plants is...

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weathering