Weathering, Erosion, Deposition

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What is the process called when rock is broken down by changes in its chemical makeup?

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Chemical weathering

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What is the geological process when rocks or sediments move from one place to another?

Back

Erosion

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How is sand deposited on beaches?

Back

Waves carry sand up the sloping beach, depositing sand as the waves lose speed.

Front

What is the most important factor in the erosion (transportation) of soil?

Back

Water

Front

Which landform is NOT created by deposition?

Back

Mountains

Front

What is mechanical weathering?

Back

The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.

Front

What is deposition in the context of geology?

Back

The process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

Front

What role does wind play in erosion?

Back

Wind can transport small particles of soil and sand over long distances.

Front

What is a delta?

Back

A landform created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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