ess 3 and 4 review

ess 3 and 4 review

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8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is ice wedging?

Back

Ice wedging is a process where water seeps into cracks in rocks, freezes, and expands, causing the rock to break into smaller pieces.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is erosion?

Back

Erosion is the movement of sediments from one place to another, often caused by wind, water, or ice.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are index fossils?

Back

Index fossils are species that existed on Earth for a short period, were abundant, and inhabited many locations, helping to date the layers of rock.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are examples of mass movement?

Back

Examples of mass movement include landslides, mudflows, slumps, and creeps.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is physical weathering?

Back

Physical weathering is the breakdown of rock into smaller pieces through physical changes, such as freeze-thaw cycles.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is chemical weathering?

Back

Chemical weathering is the process that breaks down rocks through chemical reactions, often involving water and minerals.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is deposition?

Back

Deposition is the process where sediments are laid down in a new location after being transported by erosion.

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