Weathering and Erosion Flashcard

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down Earth's materials into smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

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The process of moving sediments from one location to another.

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What is mechanical weathering?

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The process of breaking a large rock into smaller pieces without changing the minerals.

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What is chemical weathering?

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The process that involves a chemical reaction changing the minerals in rocks.

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What are sediments?

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Pieces of rock formed by weathering.

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What can cause weathering?

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Water, air, chemicals, plants, and animals.

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What is an example of mechanical weathering?

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Freezing water breaking rocks apart.

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What is an example of chemical weathering?

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Acid rain reacting with minerals in rocks.

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What role do plants play in weathering?

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Plants can break rocks apart with their roots and contribute to chemical weathering.

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How does wind contribute to erosion?

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Wind can transport loose sediments and small rocks from one place to another.