Weathering and Erosion

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When rocks are broken down into smaller pieces

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weathering

Front

When water, ice and wind move particles of rock and soil from one place to another

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erosion

Front

Water, wind, gravity, and ice are all part of this kind of weathering.

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Physical

Front

Sand dunes normally shift position through the action of:

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Wind

Front

Roots break apart a sidewalk

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Biological weathering

Front

Carbon dioxide in rainwater dissolves limestone

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Chemical weathering

Front

The iron in the stones of the Grand Canyon turn the color of red. Options: Physical Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Biological Weathering.

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Chemical Weathering

Front

Rain washing away soil from a hillside

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Erosion

Front

Water getting into cracks, freezing, and breaking the rocks or pavement apart

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Weathering

Front

Wind blowing sand from one location to another

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Erosion