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What is Compaction?

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Compaction is the process of crushing materials together to make them denser.

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What is Deposition?

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Deposition is the process of piling up materials that have been moved from one place to another.

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What is Sedimentary Rock?

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Sedimentary Rock is rock made by weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, and cementation.

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What is Erosion?

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Erosion is the process of moving materials from one place to another.

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What is Cementation?

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Cementation is the process of gluing materials together to form rock.

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What causes Compaction?

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Compaction is caused by pressure from overlying materials.

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What are the main processes that form Sedimentary Rock?

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The main processes are weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, and cementation.

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How does Erosion affect landscapes?

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Erosion shapes landscapes by removing soil and rock from one area and depositing it in another.

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What role does water play in Erosion?

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Water can carry away soil and rocks, leading to erosion.

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What is an example of Deposition?

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An example of deposition is when a river drops sand and gravel at its mouth, forming a delta.