Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

Front

What is the process in which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform?

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Deposition

Front

What type of weathering involves changes within the rock's minerals that break down bonds and change the chemical makeup?

Back

Chemical weathering

Front

What are small, broken down pieces of rock called?

Back

Sediment

Front

What is NOT a cause of physical weathering?

Back

Oxidation

Front

What term describes a material that allows water to seep through tiny holes?

Back

Permeable

Front

What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition?

Back

Physical weathering

Front

What is the term for the movement of sediments from one location to another?

Back

Erosion

Front

What type of weathering is caused by temperature changes, freeze-thaw cycles, and pressure release?

Back

Physical weathering

Front

What is the term for the accumulation of sediments in a new location?

Back

Deposition

Front

What is the primary agent of erosion that shapes landscapes?

Back

Water