Weathering and Erosion Review

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A unique rock formation in a desert landscape

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This image shows a natural rock formation shaped by erosion, located in a desert environment.

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Two people standing on a large boulder wedged between cliffs

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A famous rock formation where a boulder is suspended between two cliffs.

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Image of a rock formation with colorful, wavy layers

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This image shows a natural rock formation known for its colorful, wavy layers, often found in desert regions.

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Image of a glacier flowing through a mountain range

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A glacier is a large, slow-moving mass of ice, formed from compacted layers of snow, that slowly deforms and flows due to its own weight.

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A natural rock formation with layers and unique shapes.

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This image shows a natural rock formation, often formed by erosion and weathering over time. Such formations can be found in various landscapes and are studied in geology.

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Aerial view of a river meeting the ocean, showing a delta formation.

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A delta is a landform created by the deposition of sediment carried by a river as the flow velocity decreases upon entering a standing body of water, like an ocean.

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Weathering is the process that breaks down rock and other substances at Earth’s surface.

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This process can occur through physical, chemical, or biological means.

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Weathering wears mountains down to hills and can produce strange rock formations.

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This process alters the landscape and can lead to unique geological features.

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Types of weathering

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Mechanical (Physical) Weathering and Chemical Weathering

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Example of Mechanical Weathering

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Frost Wedging