Weathering and Erosion

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces through natural forces like wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is erosion?

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The movement of weathered rock and soil from one location to another, often by water, wind, or ice.

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What is deposition?

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The build up of land by depositing soil and sediment in a new location.

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What are landforms?

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Features on the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, and plateaus.

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What is a glacier?

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A moving block of ice on top of land that can carve out valleys and shape the landscape.

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What is a canyon?

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A deep gorge with steep sides that can be formed by the erosion of moving water.

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How is a V-shaped valley formed?

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By the flowing of a river that erodes the land, creating a V shape.

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What is sediment?

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Small pieces of rock and soil that are carried away by erosion and can be deposited elsewhere.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion moves the broken pieces to a new location.

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What role does water play in weathering?

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Water can cause physical weathering by freezing and thawing, and chemical weathering by dissolving minerals.