Natural Processes Shaping Landscapes

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What is the process called when rocks break down into smaller pieces over time?

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Weathering

Front

What is the unit of measurement for force in science?

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Newtons (N)

Front

What natural process involves the movement of sediments from one place to another?

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Erosion

Front

What is the term for the laying down of sediments in a new location?

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Deposition

Front

What energy transfer occurs when using a microphone?

Back

Electrical -> Sound

Front

What energy transfer occurs when using a TV with speakers?

Back

Electrical -> Light and Sound

Front

What natural force is responsible for forming sand dunes in deserts?

Back

Wind

Front

What is the term for the process of water, ice, or wind wearing away rocks and soil?

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Erosion

Front

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Back

Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those sediments.

Front

What is the role of gravity in shaping landscapes?

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Gravity pulls sediments downhill, contributing to erosion and deposition.