Weathering, Erosion & Deposition

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What are fragments of weathered rocks, soil, clay, and other materials called?

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Sediments.

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What type of weathering is indicated by a rock filled with tiny holes?

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Chemical weathering.

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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 natural event is an example of erosion?

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An avalanche.

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How can deposition change the Earth's surface over long periods of time?

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By forming new land features.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks and minerals, while erosion is the movement of those materials from one location to another.

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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 an example of physical weathering?

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Frost wedging, where water freezes in cracks of rocks and expands.

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What role does water play in erosion?

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Water can transport sediments and shape landscapes through processes like river flow and rainfall.

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What is deposition in the context of geology?

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The process by which sediments are laid down in new locations.