Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

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How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks?  The freezing water—

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expands cracks and breaks rocks.

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The process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface is called

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Weathering

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Over long periods of time, deposition may change the Earth’s surface by _____.

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forming new land features.

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How did the cliff near the ocean form?

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Ocean waves washed away rock.

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Deposition changes the Earth’s surface because bits of broken rock and soil _____.

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are dropped in new places.

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Muddy water being carried away by a fast-moving river is an example of: Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, A nice place to swim

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Erosion

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How do plants weather rocks?

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When roots grow into cracks of rocks and expand, the rock breaks.

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Which of the following is NOT a slow change to Earth's surface? Options: Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, Landslides

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Landslides

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Which of the following is NOT a fast change in Earth's surface? Options: Landslides, Erosion, Volcanoes Erupting, Earthquakes

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Erosion

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Waves dropping sand on the beach: Weathering, Erosion, Deposition

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Deposition