SC.4.E.6.4 Flashcards
Describe the basic differences between physical weathering (breaking down of rock by wind, water, ice, temperature change, and plants) and erosion (movement of rock by gravity, wind, water, and ice).
1
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___ is the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces.
A
Weathering
2
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___ is the movement of weathered rock from one place to another.
A
Erosion
3
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Wind, water, ice, temperature changes, and plants can cause ___.
A
physical weathering
4
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Gravity, wind, water, and ice can cause ___.
A
erosion
5
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When tree roots grow into rocks and break them apart, it is called ___.
A
weathering
6
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When pieces of rock are carried away by a river, it is called ___.
A
erosion
7
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Weathering ___ rocks down, while erosion ___ them away.
A
breaks, moves
8
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A landslide is an example of ___.
A
erosion
9
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Freezing and thawing can cause rocks to crack. This is an example of ___.
A
physical weathering
10
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___ weathering does not change what the rock is made of, only its size or shape.
A
Physical
