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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How do glaciers contribute to erosion?

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Glaciers contribute to erosion by moving sediment and debris.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of sediment by water, ice, gravity, and wind.

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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 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 chemical weathering?

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Chemical weathering involves the breakdown of rocks through chemical changes, altering the minerals within the rock.

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What role does gravity play in erosion?

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Gravity causes materials to move downhill, contributing to erosion by transporting sediment.

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What is the difference between erosion and deposition?

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Erosion is the movement of sediment, while deposition is the process of sediment settling in a new location.

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What are some examples of agents of erosion?

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Agents of erosion include water, wind, ice, and gravity.

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How does wind contribute to erosion?

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Wind erodes surfaces by carrying away loose particles and shaping landforms.