Weathering and Erosion

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What is a slow land change?

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A change that takes a long time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What happens when sediment is deposited somewhere new?

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Deposition.

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What is the movement of weathered rocks by natural forces called?

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Erosion.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What process breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface?

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Weathering.

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Which is an example of Erosion?

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Sand being pulled away from a beach by waves.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is Weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is Erosion?

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The process of moving weathered rocks and soil from one place to another.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is Deposition?

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The process of laying down sediment in a new location.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What natural forces can cause Erosion?

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Water, wind, ice, and gravity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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How does water contribute to Weathering?

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Water can dissolve minerals and break down rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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