Weathering
What happens to rocks during weathering?
Rocks become smaller and may change in composition.
What role does water play in erosion?
Water can carry away soil and rocks, leading to erosion.
Is this weathering or erosion? (Rocks breaking apart)
Weathering
Is geothermal energy a renewable or nonrenewable resource?
Renewable.
Name an example of weathering.
sugar cube experiment, water hitting or freezing on a rock, waves, plant roots
Name an example of erosion.
A river eroding the banks or wind blowing away sand.
Is this weathering or erosion? (A river carving a canyon)
Erosion
What is a nonrenewable resource?
A nonrenewable resource is a resource that cannot be replaced quickly enough to keep up with consumption.
How does weathering affect rocks?
Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller fragments over time.
What causes erosion?
Erosion is caused by natural forces such as water flow and ice.
Is this weathering or erosion? (Glaciers moving and shaping land)
Erosion
What is a renewable resource?
A renewable resource is a resource that can be replenished naturally over time.
What are two types of weathering?
Physical weathering and chemical weathering.
What is the definition of erosion?
Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another by wind, water, or ice.
Is this weathering or erosion? (Soil being carried away by wind)
Erosion.
What is energy transfer?
Energy transfer is the movement of energy from one place or object to another.
What is the definition of weathering?
Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces through physical or chemical means.
What is one effect of erosion?
Erosion can lead to the loss of topsoil and can change landscapes.
Is this weathering or erosion? (Water breaking down rocks)
Weathering.
What is a natural resource?
A natural resource is any material or substance that occurs naturally in the environment and can be used for economic gain.