HW#12 U1.Ch4.L3

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What is water erosion?

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Water erosion is the process by which rivers and streams cut into the land, changing the size and shape of the river or stream.

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What natural force is largely responsible for the formation of the Grand Canyon?

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Water is largely responsible for the formation of the Grand Canyon.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the breakdown and removal of weathered material from one location to another.

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How does ice wedging contribute to physical weathering?

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Ice wedging contributes to physical weathering by freezing and expanding in cracks of rocks, causing them to break apart.

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What is mechanical weathering?

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Mechanical weathering is the breakdown of rock into smaller pieces of the same material without any change in its composition.

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What is the difference between erosion and deposition?

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Erosion involves the removal of material from one location, while deposition involves the accumulation of material in a new location.

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What role does wind play in erosion?

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Wind can erode surfaces by carrying away loose particles and shaping landforms.

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What is chemical weathering?

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Chemical weathering is the process that alters the chemical composition of rocks, leading to their breakdown.

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What is the impact of human activity on erosion?

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Human activities, such as deforestation and construction, can increase erosion by disturbing the soil and vegetation.

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What is the process of weathering?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces due to various physical, chemical, or biological processes.