Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals by physical, chemical, or biological processes.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process where particles carried by water, ice, or wind are moved from one location to another.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is when particles carried by water, ice, or wind are deposited or dropped in another location.

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Give an example of weathering.

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An example of weathering is caves being formed by acid rain dissolving underground limestone.

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What causes erosion during floods?

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Flood waters moving soil from one location to another is an example of erosion.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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

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What role does wind play in erosion?

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Wind can carry small particles and sand, eroding surfaces as it moves.

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How does ice contribute to weathering?

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Ice can cause weathering through freeze-thaw cycles, where water expands when it freezes, breaking rocks apart.

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What is chemical weathering?

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Chemical weathering involves the chemical alteration of minerals, such as acid rain dissolving limestone.

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What is physical weathering?

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Physical weathering is the mechanical breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition.