Weathering Erosion Deposition Review

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of wearing away or breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of soil and rock from one location to another, often caused by water, wind, or ice.

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What is deposition?

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

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Give an example of weathering.

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An example of weathering is when rainwater seeps into cracks in rocks and causes them to break apart.

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Give an example of erosion.

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An example of erosion is rain washing away soil from a hillside.

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Give an example of deposition.

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An example of deposition is sand being dropped on a beach by waves.

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What role do glaciers play in erosion?

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Glaciers can erode land by scraping and carrying away rocks and soil as they move.

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How does wind contribute to erosion?

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Wind can blow sand and dust from one place to another, causing erosion.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion moves the broken pieces to a new location.

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What is a sediment?

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Sediments are small pieces of rock, soil, and organic material that can be transported by wind, water, or ice.