Weathering and Erosion

Front

What is the process by which water, ice, wind, or gravity moves weathered rock and soil from one place to another?

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Erosion

Front

How do plants weather rocks?

Back

When roots grow into cracks of rocks and expand, the rock breaks.

Front

What is it called when wind blows sand from one location to another?

Back

Erosion

Front

What process picks up and moves weathered rocks?

Back

Erosion

Front

What is the process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface?

Back

Weathering

Front

Define weathering.

Back

The process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces.

Front

What are the two main types of weathering?

Back

Physical weathering and chemical weathering.

Front

Give an example of physical weathering.

Back

Frost wedging, where water freezes in cracks and expands.

Front

What is chemical weathering?

Back

The process that alters the chemical composition of rocks.

Front

How does erosion differ from weathering?

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Erosion involves the movement of weathered materials, while weathering is the breakdown of rocks.