Weathering

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The breakdown of rock that results in a change in its chemical composition is called:

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chemical weathering

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Freeze-thaw cycles result in a process known as ice wedging because water ________ as it freezes.

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expands

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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As the precipitation rate increases, the rate of weathering ________.

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increases

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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As the temperature increases, the rate of weathering ________. Options: increases, decreases, remains the same.

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increases

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In the process of ________, oxygen reacts with certain elements in rock, resulting in a color change and the formation of rust.

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oxidation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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In the process of abrasion...

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...rock particles grind against other rock particles, wearing them down.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is formed by the reaction of carbon dioxide with water?

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carbonic acid

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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Which of the following is NOT an agent of mechanical weathering? abrasion, ice wedging, oxidation, animal actions

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oxidation

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Which of the following is NOT an agent of chemical weathering? carbon dioxide, acid rain, ice wedging, oxidation

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ice wedging

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What is the cause of acid rain formation?

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The burning of fossil fuels as a form of energy

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4