Weathering
What is Weathering?
The Process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.
What is Erosion?
The process of moving soil, rock, or other materials from one place to another.
What is a renewable resource?
A resource that can be replaced naturally in a short amount of time?
What is a non-renewable resource?
A resource that cannot be replaced once it is used up.
Is 7/3 an improper fraction?
Yes, because the numerator is greater than the denominator.
What is one way weathering can occur when water freezes and melts?
Water can freeze in cracks in rocks, and when it melts, it causes the rock to break apart.
What Natural Force causes the most erosion?
Water, especially through rivers and rainfall.
Name one example of a renewable resource?
Solar energy, wind energy, or water.
Name one example of a non-renewable resource.
Coal, Oil, Natural Gas
Which is larger, 9/8 or 5/4?
5/4 is larger.
How does wind cause weathering?
Wind can carry sand and particles that wear down rocks, especially in deserts.
How does erosion by waves shape coastal landforms like cliffs and beaches?
Waves erode the coastline, wearing away cliffs and transporting sand to create beaches.
How does using wind energy help reduce pollution?
Wind energy doesn't release harmful gases or pollutants into the air.
How does using fossil fuels contribute to air pollution?
Burning Fossil Fuels releases carbon dioxide and other pollutants into the atmosphere.
Convert the improper fraction 11/5 into a mixed number.
2 1/5
What is the difference between weathering and erosion?
Weathering breaks rocks down into smaller pieces, while erosion moves those pieces from one place to another.
How does erosion by glaciers shape the land?
Glaciers move large amounts of earth and rock, creating valleys and shaping mountain ranges.
How is the sun an example of a renewable energy?
Because the sunlight never runs out.
Why are non-renewable resources considered unsustainable?
They take millions of years to form and can runout quickly if used too much.
Which is greater, 13/6 0r 8/3?
13/6 is greater.
How do plant roots cause weathering?
Roots grow into cracks in rocks and slowly breaks them apart.
How does human activities, like farming, contribute to erosion?
Farming can remove plants that help hold the soil in place, making the land more vulnerable to erosion
Why is it important to use renewable resources instead of non-renewable resources?
Renewable resources do not run out and are better for the environment, unlike non-renewable resources which can harm the planet.
How can we reduce our dependance on non-renewable resources?
By using renewable resources like wind, solar, and hydropower in stead of fossil fuels.
Convert 17/4 into a mixed number and explain how to do it.
Divide 17 by 4 to get 4 as the whole number and 1 as the remainder, so the fraction part is 1/4. Answer is 4 1/4