Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

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________________ is when particles carried by water, ice, or wind are deposited or dropped in another location.

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deposition

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_________________ is the breaking down of rocks and minerals by physical, chemical, or biological processes.

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weathering

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_______________ is the movement of sediment or soil from one location to another by water, ice, or wind.

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erosion

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Flood water pounding against a canyon wall and wearing it down is an example of ________________. Options: weathering, erosion, deposition

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weathering

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Rain washing away soil from a hillside is an example of __________.

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erosion

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Layers of sediment forming at the bottom of the ocean is an example of _______________.

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deposition

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An example of ___________ are caves being formed by acid rain dissolving underground limestone.

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weathering

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A mudslide flowing down a steep hill is an example of __________.

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erosion

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Glaciers dropping rock and sand to form terminal moraines is an example of ________________.

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deposition

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

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weathering