Weathering/Erosion/Deposition Vocab Flashcard

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Breaking things down

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Weathering

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Transporting material

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Erosion

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Dropping of material

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Deposition

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Wind removes loose sediment and small particles.

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Deflation

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Rocks and sediment grinding against each other wear away surfaces

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Abrasion

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Type of weathering?

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Mechanical

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Type of weathering?

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Mechanical

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Type of weathering?

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Chemical

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Weathering type:

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Mechanical Weathering

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Weathering type:

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Chemical Weathering