Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Practice

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the process called when glaciers drop rock and sand to form moraines?
Back
Deposition
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What term describes the process of rain washing away soil from a hillside?
Back
Erosion
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of weathering occurs when lichen secretes an acid that breaks down rock?
Back
Chemical Weathering
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the term for the movement of sand by wind from one location to another?
Back
Erosion
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are mounds of wind-deposited sand in deserts and on shorelines called?
Back
Dunes
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between weathering and erosion?
Back
Weathering is the breakdown of rocks and minerals at the Earth's surface, while erosion is the movement of those materials from one location to another.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is mechanical weathering?
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Mechanical weathering is the physical breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
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