Weathering/Erosion/Deposition

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What type of weathering occurs when water freezes and expands in cracks of rocks, causing them to break apart?

Back

Frost wedging.

Front

What is the process called when rock particles are worn away by the movement of water, ice, or wind?

Back

Abrasion.

Front

What type of weathering involves the peeling away of curved sheets or slabs from a rock's surface due to temperature changes?

Back

Exfoliation.

Front

What are the two processes that contribute to the gradual change of mountains into low hills and plains over millions of years?

Back

Weathering and Erosion.

Front

What is the term for the process of breaking down rocks and other materials on the Earth's surface?

Back

Weathering.

Front

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Back

Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials from one location to another.

Front

What type of weathering is caused by chemical reactions, such as the dissolution of minerals in water?

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Chemical weathering.

Front

What is mechanical weathering, and how does it differ from chemical weathering?

Back

Mechanical weathering is the physical breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition, while chemical weathering involves changes in the minerals.

Front

What role does vegetation play in the process of erosion?

Back

Vegetation helps to anchor soil and reduce erosion by wind and water.

Front

What is the term for the accumulation of sediment in a new location after being transported by erosion?

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Deposition.