Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

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What is the definition of Weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is the definition of Erosion?

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The moving of rock or sediment from one place to another.

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What is the definition of Deposition?

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When rock or sediment is placed elsewhere.

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What type of weathering involves physical changes without altering the chemical composition?

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Physical weathering.

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What type of weathering involves chemical changes that alter the minerals in rocks?

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Chemical weathering.

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What is an example of physical weathering?

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Frost wedging, where water freezes in cracks of rocks and expands.

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What is an example of chemical weathering?

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Rust forming on iron when it reacts with oxygen and moisture.

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What is the role of water in erosion?

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Water can carry away soil and rock particles, shaping the landscape.

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What is wind erosion?

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Erosion caused by the movement of air that carries away loose particles.

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What is glacier erosion?

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Erosion caused by the movement of glaciers that scrape and shape the land.