Weathering and Erosion

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces due to natural forces like wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is erosion?

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The movement of weathered rock and soil from one location to another, often by water, wind, or ice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is a glacier?

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A moving block of ice on top of land.

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What is deposition?

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The build-up of land formed by the accumulation of sediment.

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What is a delta?

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A triangle-shaped landform at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water.

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What are landforms?

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Features on the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, and plateaus.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What causes earthquakes?

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The sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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How does wind contribute to erosion?

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Wind can carry small particles of sand and dust away from one area and deposit them in another.

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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 moves the broken pieces to a new location.

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What role does water play in weathering?

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Water can cause chemical weathering by dissolving minerals and physical weathering by freezing and thawing.

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