Weathering and Erosion

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What is erosion?

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The process by which water, ice, wind or gravity moves fragments of rock and soil.

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What is deposition?

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The process by which water, ice, wind or gravity deposit rock sediments and soil in a new place.

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What picks up and moves weathered rocks?

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Erosion.

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What is a delta an example of?

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Deposition.

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What happens to layers of sediment at the bottom of the ocean floor?

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They form through deposition.

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Are weathering and erosion the same thing?

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False.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of Earth’s crust into smaller and smaller pieces.

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What role does gravity play in erosion?

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Gravity helps move fragments of rock and soil downhill.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks; erosion moves them.

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Can wind cause erosion?

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Yes, wind can move sand and soil.