weathering, erosion, deposition

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces, called sediment.

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What are broken pieces of rock called?

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Broken pieces of rock are called sediment.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which weathered material is moved from one place to another, often by water, wind, or ice.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediments are dropped or settled in a new location, often at the mouth of a river or in a delta.

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How do sand dunes form?

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Sand dunes form through deposition caused by wind, which moves sand particles and deposits them in mounds.

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What natural process shapes deltas?

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Deltas are shaped by water erosion that moves weathered material and deposition that occurs at the river's mouth as it meets the ocean.

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What is the role of ice in shaping landforms?

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Ice can shape landforms through a process called glacial erosion, where slow-moving ice cuts into the land.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller pieces, while erosion moves those pieces to a new location.

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What is an example of mechanical weathering?

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An example of mechanical weathering is when water freezes in cracks of rocks, causing them to break apart.

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What is chemical weathering?

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Chemical weathering involves the chemical breakdown of rocks, often due to reactions with water or acids.