Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is a floodplain?

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The flat area on either side of a river channel that can be covered with water after a large amount of rainfall.

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What is erosion?

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The movement of sediment from one place to another.

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What is an example of erosion?

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A river carrying sediment downstream.

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What is human-made erosion?

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Erosion caused by human activities, like the removal of trees on a hillside.

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How can we prevent erosion?

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By planting trees and vegetation along stream banks.

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What is deposition?

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The process of sediment being deposited in a new location.

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What causes weathering?

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Natural forces like wind, water, and ice breaking down rocks.

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What is a riverbank?

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The land along the sides of a river.

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What is a watershed?

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An area of land that drains into a particular river or lake.