2.1 Erosion and Weathering

Uniformitarianism states ___________ processes that happen _________ also happened in the past.

• mechanical, today

• chemical, past

• geologic, today

• natural, past

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Weathering is the process that ________ down rock because of weather

Erosion is the process of weathered rocks that is ________ away.

What type of mechanical weathering is this?

• Frost Wedging

• Animal Actions

• Exfoliation

• Plant Root Growth

• Abrasion

What type of mechanical weathering is this?

• Frost Wedging

• Animal Actions

• Exfoliation

• Plant Root Growth

• Abrasion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What type of mechanical weathering is this?

• Frost Wedging

• Animal Actions

• Exfoliation

• Plant Root Growth

• Abrasion

What type of mechanical weathering is this?

• Frost Wedging

• Animal Actions

• Exfoliation

• Plant Root Growth

• Abrasion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What type of mechanical weathering is this?

• Frost Wedging

• Animal Actions

• Exfoliation

• Plant Root Growth

• Abrasion

What is the difference between erosion and weathering?

• Weathering is breaking down the rocks. Erosion is when broken down rocks are moved.

• Weathering is when broken down rocks are moved. Erosion is breaking down the rock.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4