Weathering, Erosion, & Deposition

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

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Erosion

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What term describes the wearing down of a wall by flood water?

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Weathering

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What is a mudslide an example of?

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Erosion

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Are water, wind, ice, and gravity all causes of weathering?

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FALSE

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What is deposition in the context of sediment?

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The dropping of sediment by wind, water, ice, or gravity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Define weathering in geological terms.

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The process of breaking down rocks and minerals through physical, chemical, or biological means.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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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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How does erosion differ from weathering?

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Erosion involves the movement of soil and rock from one location to another, while weathering is the breakdown of materials without movement.

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What role does gravity play in erosion?

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Gravity causes materials to move downhill, contributing to processes like landslides and mudslides.

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What is the significance of deposition in the formation of landforms?

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Deposition contributes to the creation of features like deltas, beaches, and floodplains by accumulating sediment.

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