Weathering_Erosion Flashcard 24/25

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What is the process that drops sediment in a location?

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Deposition

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How can we tell if a rock has been weathered?

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A weathered rock has round edges.

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What are the small pieces of rock that break off of a larger rock during weathering called?

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Sediment

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What process moves sediment during a flash flood?

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Erosion

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How does a weathered mountain appear compared to an unweathered mountain?

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A weathered mountain would be rounder and less jagged.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process of moving sediment from one location to another.

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What is mechanical weathering?

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Mechanical weathering is the physical breaking down of rocks without changing their chemical composition.

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What is chemical weathering?

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Chemical weathering involves the chemical alteration of minerals in rocks.

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What role does water play in erosion?

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Water can carry sediment away, shaping landscapes through erosion.