Weathering, Erosion, Deposition and the Rock Cycle

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What is weathering?

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

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What are sediments?

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Sediments are small particles that result from the weathering of rocks.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process of transporting sediments from one location to another by natural forces such as water, wind, ice, and biological activity.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediments are laid down or settled in a new location.

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What transforms metamorphic rock into sediment?

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Weathering and erosion transform metamorphic rock into sediment.

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What are the main agents of erosion?

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The main agents of erosion are water, wind, ice, and biological activity.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation, involving igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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How do igneous rocks form?

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Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion transports the broken pieces away.

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What role does water play in weathering?

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Water can cause physical weathering through freeze-thaw cycles and chemical weathering by reacting with minerals.