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What is the process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces?
What is weathering?
What is the movement of sediment from one place to another?
What is erosion?
What happens to sediment once it loses energy?
What is deposition?
What is a large, flat area of land called?
What is a plain?
How does a hypothesis differ from a theory?
A hypothesis is a testable prediction, while a theory is a well-supported explanation.
Name one type of weathering that occurs due to temperature changes.
What is physical weathering/ Mechanical weathering?
Name one natural agent of erosion.
What is water, wind, or ice?
Name a landform created by deposition.
What is a delta or sand dune?
Name a landform created by volcanic activity.
What is a volcano or lava plateau?
Why are graphs used in scientific reports?
To visually represent data for easier interpretation.
How does chemical weathering change the composition of rocks?
It involves chemical reactions that alter minerals in the rocks.
How does deforestation contribute to erosion?
It removes trees that anchor soil, increasing runoff and soil loss.
How does the speed of water flow affect deposition?
Slower water allows more sediment to settle.
How does erosion shape mountains?
Erosion wears down peaks and carves valleys.
What does it mean to think critically in science?
To analyze information and evaluate evidence before forming conclusions.
What is an example of biological weathering?
What is plant roots growing in cracks of rocks?
Explain the role of gravity in erosion.
Gravity pulls materials downhill, causing landslides and rockfalls.
What role does vegetation play in deposition processes?
It helps stabilize sediment and promotes accumulation.
What is the difference between a hill and a mountain?
A mountain is generally taller and steeper than a hill.
How does scientific knowledge evolve?
Through new discoveries and refinement of existing theories.
Describe how different climates can affect the rate of weathering.
Warmer, wetter climates tend to increase chemical weathering rates, while colder climates may enhance physical weathering.
How can human activities accelerate erosion?
Activities like farming and construction disturb soil and reduce vegetation cover.
Describe how glaciers contribute to deposition.
They carry and deposit sediment as they melt, forming moraines.
Explain how tectonic activity can create landforms.
It can uplift land to form mountains or create valleys through faulting.
How can teamwork benefit scientific research?
It allows for collaboration and sharing of expertise.