Weathering and Erosion

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Weathering is...

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The breaking down of rocks by chemical or physical means

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Erosion is...

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The movement of rocks by wind, water, ice, or gravity

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Chemical Weathering is...

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The breaking down of rock and a change in the chemical composition of the NEW rock

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Mechanical weathering is...

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the physical breaking down of a rock by wind, water, ice, or gravity

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Freeze Thaw

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Mechanical Weathering

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Abrasion

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The wearing down of rock by wind and water

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Oxidation

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the reaction of a rock minerals with oxygen.

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Heat causes rocks to...

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expand and contract

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The agents of erosion include...

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wind, water, ice, gravity

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Deposition

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the laying down of rock in a new location