Weathering and Erosion

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What is the process called when soil is washed away from a hillside by rain?

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Erosion

Front

What term describes the gradual wearing down of rocks by raindrops?

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Weathering

Front

What force causes rocks to move down a hill?

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Erosion

Front

What happens when water enters cracks in rocks, freezes, and causes the rock to break apart?

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Weathering

Front

What is the term for the process where glaciers break off pieces of rock in their path?

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Weathering

Front

What are the two main processes that shape the Earth's surface?

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Weathering and Erosion

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How does weathering differ from erosion?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks, while erosion is the movement of soil and rock from one location to another.

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What type of weathering involves physical changes, such as freezing and thawing?

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Physical Weathering

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What is chemical weathering?

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Chemical weathering involves the chemical alteration of minerals in rocks, often due to reactions with water or acids.

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What role does gravity play in erosion?

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Gravity pulls materials down slopes, contributing to erosion.