Weathering
Erosion
Deposition
Natural Disasters
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What is weathering?

the breaking apart of Earth's surface

100
What is erosion?
the movement of weathered rock
100

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

100

What is a landslide?

a natural disaster that involves the swift movement of rocks, soil, mud, or sand downward

100

Give an example of weathering

cracks in pavement with plants, potholes, rust...

200

What is physical weathering?

the breaking down of Earth's surface through force

200
How can wind cause erosion?
It can blow away particles of sand, dirt, and pebbles.
200

What word in deposition do we circle to help us remember what it does? Think of going to the bank $$$$

Deposit

200
What is an avalanche?
a natural disaster that involved the swift downward movement of snow and ice
200

Name two things that contribute to weathering, erosion, and deposition 

Plants, wind, water, ice

300

What is chemical weathering?

the breaking down of Earth's surface with chemicals

300

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)

300

Rap music grew out of 1970s block parties in which city?

NYC New York City

300
What is the main cause of both landslides and avalanches?
GRAVITY!
300

True or False: Freezing water (ice) can crack metal

True

400

Who wrote "Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It”

Will Smith

400

Say one word that describes erosion

move, relocate, pick up, send

400
Give an example of deposition
Dropping off of sand, rocks, soil from one place to another, glaciers dropping off pieces and landing on the ocean floor
400

True or False hurricanes can cause weathering, erosion and deposition quickly

True

400

Strong winds can causing smaller pieces of rock to bounce and roll along the ground is an example of _____

Erosion

500
Give an example of chemical weathering.
acid rain, rust
500

How can people cause erosion?

When they move land to build

500

Name two landforms that can be caused by erosion.

river, beach, sand dunes

500

Who is the wealthiest female rapper? 

Nicki Minaj

500

Who wrote "The Real Slim Shady"?

Eminem