Savvas 4th Chapter 5 L3 Weathering and Erosion LC
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13 questions
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Match the vocabulary words to the definitions.
Match the vocabulary words to the definitions.
natural land features on Earth’s surface | process by which rocks are slowly broken into smaller pieces | process of carrying away weathered bits of rock | |
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erosion | |||
landform | |||
weathering |
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Earth's landforms change constantly.
Earth's landforms change constantly.
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Chemical weathering takes place faster in a rainforest than a desert.
Chemical weathering takes place faster in a rainforest than a desert.
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Plants and animals can cause weathering.
Plants and animals can cause weathering.
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Moving water or ice and waves are not causes of erosion.
Moving water or ice and waves are not causes of erosion.
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Deltas are formed from deposited material.
Deltas are formed from deposited material.
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__________ changes rocks into different materials and break down. Rain water and Carbon dioxide are an example of this process.
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__________ is when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces of the same kind of rock.
2
Name two items that can cause weathering to happen over a long period of time.
Name two items that can cause weathering to happen over a long period of time.
3
In the rock cycle, explain the processes of weathering, erosion and deposition.
In the rock cycle, explain the processes of weathering, erosion and deposition.
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How can water cause physical weathering in rocks?
How can water cause physical weathering in rocks?
2
Name 2 types of landforms
Name 2 types of landforms
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Look at the illustration, Why would people do this to their seashore?
Look at the illustration, Why would people do this to their seashore?