Glossary of Keywords: Rocks and weathering Key Stage 3: Science

Pregunta	Respuesta
Deposition	The settling of rock fragments after transportation.
Erosion	The wearing away of rocks by wind, water or ice.
Exfoliation	Weathering of rocks caused by repeated heating and cooling, also called onion-skin weathering.
Freeze-thaw	Weathering of rocks caused by the repeated freezing and thawing of water in cracks in rocks.
Mineral	A solid substance, usually a compound, which is found in rocks.
Rock	A hard and compact mixture of minerals.
Transportation	Movement of rock fragments from one place to another.
Weathering	The breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces by physical, chemical, biological processes.

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