Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

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What is the breaking down of rocks on earth?

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Weathering

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What is the carrying away of sediment by wind or rain?

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Erosion

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When sediment lands in a new location, what is this called?

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Deposition

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The Statue of Liberty is experiencing a weathering called oxidation. This is when the copper oranges changes to a light blue color. This is an example of

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Chemical Weathering

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The plant roots of trees are slowly breaking down this temple. This is an example of...

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Mechanical Weathering

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The ocean waves are slowly breaking down the rock and soil. This is an example of...

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Mechanical Weathering

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The ocean waves are slowly breaking down the rock and soil. This is an example of...

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Mechanical Weathering

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Acid rain is breaking down this rock. This is an example of...

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Chemical Weathering

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Looking at this bike in the tree, this is an example of...

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Both mechanical and chemical weathering.

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Which type of rock sediment will need more force to erode away on a river bank?

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The larger rocks will take more force.