Weathering and Erosion

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What is mechanical weathering?
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Mechanical weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition. Examples include ice wedging and animal burrowing.
2.
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What is chemical weathering?
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Chemical weathering is the process that breaks down rocks through chemical changes, involving substances like water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and acid rain.
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What is erosion?
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Erosion is the removal of rock particles and soil by natural forces such as wind, water, ice, or gravity.
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What is climate?
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Climate refers to the average weather conditions in a specific area over a long period.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the role of ice wedging in weathering?
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Ice wedging is a type of mechanical weathering where water seeps into cracks in rocks, freezes, expands, and causes the rock to break apart.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do living organisms contribute to weathering?
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Living organisms, such as plants and animals, can contribute to mechanical weathering by burrowing into the ground or by roots breaking apart rocks.
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What is deposition?
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Deposition is the process by which eroded materials are dropped off in a new location, forming new landforms.
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