Rocks, Weathering, and Erosion

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What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by natural forces?

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Weathering

Front

What is the term for the movement of sediment from one location to another?

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Erosion

Front

What is the name of the scale used to measure the hardness of minerals?

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Mohs' scale

Front

What is the physical property that describes how a rock feels to the touch?

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Texture

Front

What is an observable trait of a rock that can be seen or measured?

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Physical attribute

Front

What type of weathering occurs when water freezes in the cracks of rocks and expands?

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Frost wedging

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What is the term for the process by which rocks are worn away by wind, water, or ice?

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Erosion

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What is the difference between mechanical weathering and chemical weathering?

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Mechanical weathering breaks rocks into smaller pieces without changing their composition, while chemical weathering alters the chemical composition of the rocks.

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What is the role of plants in the weathering process?

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Plants can contribute to weathering through root growth that breaks apart rocks and through the production of organic acids that can chemically alter minerals.

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What is the term for the layering of sedimentary rocks?

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Stratification