Weathering
What is weathering?
the breaking apart of Earth's surface
What is deposition?
the deposit, or dropping off, of pieces of the Earth's surface, when pieces of earth (rock, soil) get put somewhere else
What is a landslide?
a natural disaster that involves the swift movement of rocks, soil, mud, or sand downward
Give an example of weathering
cracks in pavement with plants, potholes, rust...
What is physical weathering?
the breaking down of Earth's surface through force
What word in deposition do we circle to help us remember what it does? Think of going to the bank $$$$
Deposit
Name two things that contribute to weathering, erosion, and deposition
Plants, wind, water, ice
What is chemical weathering?
the breaking down of Earth's surface with chemicals
What two rappers were involved in the infamous rivalry between East and West Coast rappers during the mid 1990s.
Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. (Biggy Smalls)
Rap music grew out of 1970s block parties in which city?
NYC New York City
True or False: Freezing water (ice) can crack metal
True
Who wrote "Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It”
Will Smith
Say one word that describes erosion
move, relocate, pick up, send
True or False hurricanes can cause weathering, erosion and deposition quickly
True
Strong winds can causing smaller pieces of rock to bounce and roll along the ground is an example of _____
Erosion
How can people cause erosion?
When they move land to build
Name two landforms that can be caused by erosion.
river, beach, sand dunes
Who is the wealthiest female rapper?
Nicki Minaj
Who wrote "The Real Slim Shady"?
Eminem