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Science test

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show Weathering  
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What helps to break up rocks into smaller pieces over thousands of years?   show
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What happens during mechanical weathering?   show
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Does mechanical weathering change the make up of the rock?   show
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show The total surface area of the rock increases  
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What holds more water and nutrients sandy or clay soil?   show
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show Clay soil consists of smaller particles that have more surface area  
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show Water enters into cracks in rocks and freezes  
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show The water expands when it freezes and makes the cracks larger  
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What is it called when rocks grind away by friction or impact?   show
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What else can cause mechanical weathering?   show
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show The materials that make up rocks are changed into new material  
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What is an important agent of chemical weathering and why?   show
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show Acid  
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show Ph  
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show Neutral  
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Why does rain weather rock?   show
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show Rain that contains pollutants that make its pH less than 5  
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What happens during oxidation?   show
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show The air  
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What is the product of oxidation?   show
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show They form ores which people use to obtain metals  
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show The outer layer  
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What do mechanical and chemical weathering depend on?   show
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show In areas where the temperature changes a lot-expanding and contracting  
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Where does chemical weathering occur?   show
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show In regions near the equator  
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What affects how fast weathering occurs?   show
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show The most easily weathered mineral  
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