Weathering and erosion

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What is the force that pulls objects toward the center of the earth?

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Gravity

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

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What is the process called when sediment is deposited somewhere new?

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Deposition

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What is the weathering of rocks caused by the growth of tree roots called?

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Tree root wedging

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is abrasion?

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The scraping away of materials.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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How is erosion defined?

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Erosion is the process by which earth's surface is broken down into smaller pieces and those pieces are moved.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is weathering?

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The breaking apart, wearing away, or dissolving of rock.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion involves the movement of those broken pieces.

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What is frost wedging?

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A type of mechanical weathering where water seeps into cracks, freezes, and expands, causing the rock to break apart.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What role does gravity play in erosion?

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Gravity pulls materials down slopes, contributing to erosion.

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What is the main agent of erosion in rivers?

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Water.