Weathering
What is Weathering?
breaking down of rock into smaller particles, called sediment
What is Erosion?
the moving of sediment from one place to another
What are the two types of Volcanoes?
Shield Volcano
Cone Volcano
What is a landlside?
the process of rocks or tress falling down a steep hill/mountain
What is today's date?
January 31st, 2025
What causes Weathering?
Wind, water, ice, chemicals, plants or animals
What causes erosion?
wind, water, ice, living things, gravity
What volcano flows slowly?
Shield Volcano
What are some conditions that cause a landslide?
gravity
a slope greater than 35 degrees
Rain
earthquakes, volcanoes
What day is Valentines Day?
February 14th
What happens when weathering occurs?
larger rocks get smaller over time
mountains wear down
rocks are rubbed smooth
What happens when erosion occurs?
landforms form
rivers create canyons
What volcano has gas bubbles that build up inside until it explodes?
Cone Volcano
What happens when a landslide occurs?
rocks/tress slide down steep hills and can destroy homes and other structures
How old is Ms.T?
23 years old
What could have caused cracks in sidewalks?
Ice wedging
Seed wedging
What is the pattern on Earth's surface where most of the planet's earthquakes and volcanoes occur called?
Ring of Fire
What can people do to prevent or aviod damage from landslides?
early warning systems
build raised highways so that the rocks ca nslide under a highway
reduce the angle of the slope
What is Helenas favorite color?
Pink and Purple
What happened when the sugar cubes banged togehter during our science experiment this week?
The sugar cubes were becoming smoother when hitting against each other (Weathering)
Where is the Ring of Fire located?
Surrounding the Pacific Ocean
What special do we have on Mondays?
Gym!!