Weathering /SPIRAL REVIEW

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The process of breaking up, wearing away, and dissolving of rocks on Earth's surface is called...

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Weathering

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The process that breaks down rock as a result of chemical changes is known as...

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Chemical Weathering

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Which type of rock is formed when heat or pressure changes it?

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Metamorphic Rock

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What are the 3 major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary

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Which type of rock most likely contains fossils?

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Sedimentary Rock

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What is the definition of erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water flow.

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What is mechanical weathering?

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The physical breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.

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What is the role of water in weathering?

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Water can cause both chemical and mechanical weathering by dissolving minerals and breaking rocks apart.

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What is sediment?

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Small, solid pieces of material that come from rocks or living things.

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How does temperature affect weathering?

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Extreme temperature changes can cause rocks to expand and contract, leading to mechanical weathering.