Weathering

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What is weathering?

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The changing of the Earth's surface through chemical or physical processes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the breakdown of rock into smaller pieces because of wind, water, or ice?

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Weathering

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What caused this rock to break apart?

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Plant

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What is chemical weathering?

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When reactions to oxygen or acids cause changes to the Earth's surface.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks?

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It expands cracks and breaks rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is erosion?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is physical weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks without changing their chemical composition.

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Give an example of physical weathering.

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Frost wedging, where water freezes in cracks of rocks and expands.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What role does water play in weathering?

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Water can cause both chemical and physical weathering.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is biological weathering?

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Weathering caused by living organisms, such as plants and animals.