Weathering, Erosion & Deposition

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What is the process called when wind blows sand away from its original location?

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Erosion

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What type of weathering occurs when iron in rocks reacts with oxygen to form iron oxide (rust)?

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Chemical weathering

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What is the term for muddy water being carried away by a fast-moving river?

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Erosion

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What is the agent called when rock particles carried in a stream wear down the surface of other rocks?

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Abrasion

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What is the process called when iron in rocks combines with oxygen in the air to form rust?

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Oxidation

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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

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What are the two main types of weathering?

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Physical (mechanical) weathering and chemical weathering.

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What is physical weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.

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What is an example of chemical weathering?

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The reaction of acid rain with limestone, leading to the formation of calcium bicarbonate.

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What role do glaciers play in erosion?

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Glaciers can erode the landscape by scraping and carrying away rocks and soil.