5.7 - SIGNIFICANCE OF WEATHERING
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What is weathering?
💡 Hint: Think about how rocks can change over time in nature.
Name one important role of weathering.
💡 Hint: What do plants need to grow?
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What role does weathering play in ecosystem health?
💡 Hint: Think about nutrient cycles in nature.
True or False: Weathering is necessary for erosion to occur.
💡 Hint: What comes before erosion?
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Analyze a local landscape and describe how weathering and erosion may have contributed to its current form. Include specific examples.
💡 Hint: Observe slopes, rivers, and vegetation in your area.
Discuss the role of humans in potentially accelerating or slowing down weathering processes. Provide contemporary examples.
💡 Hint: Think about construction, deforestation, or planting strategies.
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