Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

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What is the process called when water enters cracks in rocks, freezes, and causes the rocks to break apart?

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Weathering

Front

What term describes the process of glaciers scraping rocks across the earth's surface?

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Weathering

Front

What is the process by which layers of sediment accumulate at the bottom of the ocean?

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Deposition

Front

What do we call the process where glaciers transport rock and sand from one location to another?

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Erosion

Front

What is the term for the smoothing of rocks caused by tumbling across a streambed?

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Weathering

Front

What are the three main processes involved in the movement and transformation of earth materials?

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Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

Front

How does weathering differ from erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials.

Front

What role do glaciers play in the processes of weathering and erosion?

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Glaciers can cause weathering by scraping rocks and can also erode materials by transporting them.

Front

What is the significance of deposition in the formation of sedimentary rocks?

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Deposition is crucial as it leads to the accumulation of sediments that can eventually compact and cement into sedimentary rocks.

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Can weathering occur without erosion? If so, how?

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Yes, weathering can occur without erosion; for example, rocks can break down in place without being moved.