Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

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What is the process by which soil and sediment are transported from one place to another?

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Erosion

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What can deposition do to the Earth's surface over long periods of time?

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Form new land features.

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True or False: Some agents of weathering include water, wind, ice, temperature, and plant roots.

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True

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True or False: Weathering and erosion are the same thing.

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False

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What is the process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface called?

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Weathering

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces.

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What are the main agents of erosion?

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Water, wind, glaciers, and gravity.

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What is deposition?

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The process by which sediment is laid down in new locations.

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How does weathering differ from erosion?

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Weathering breaks down materials; erosion transports them.

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What role do plant roots play in weathering?

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They can break down rocks by growing into cracks.