Weathering & Erosion

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces without moving them.

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What is erosion?

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The process of moving sediments or soil from one location to another.

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What is deposition?

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The dropping off of sediments in a new location after being transported.

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What are sediments?

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Small broken down pieces of rock and minerals.

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What is the role of gravity in erosion?

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Gravity pulls materials down slopes, causing erosion.

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How do glaciers cause erosion?

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Glaciers move slowly and can pick up and carry large amounts of rock and sediment.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks; erosion moves the broken pieces.

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What is an example of mechanical weathering?

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

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What is chemical weathering?

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The process where rocks undergo chemical changes, often due to water or acids.

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What is a U-shaped valley?

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A valley shaped by the erosion of glaciers.