Weathering and Erosion

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What does climate refer to?

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Climate refers to the average weather conditions in one place over a long period of time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What are bits of broken rock carried away by wind, streams, or glaciers called?

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They are called sediment.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What are the main agents of erosion?

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The main agents of erosion are water, wind, ice, and gravity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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How does ice wedging contribute to weathering?

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Ice wedging occurs when water seeps into cracks in rocks, freezes, expands, and causes the rock to break apart.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What role does vegetation play in erosion?

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Vegetation helps to anchor soil and reduce erosion by wind and water.

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What is deposition in the context of erosion?

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Deposition is the process by which sediment is laid down in new locations after being transported by erosion.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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How does human activity influence erosion?

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Human activities such as deforestation, construction, and agriculture can increase erosion by removing vegetation and disturbing soil.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4