Unit 4 Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, and Landforms in Florida

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural forces such as wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another by natural forces like water, wind, or ice.

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What is deposition?

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The process in which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass, often occurring after erosion.

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What is a landform?

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A natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, hills, valleys, and plains.

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What is a mountain?

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A large, natural rise in elevation that has steep sides and is taller than a hill.

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What are dunes?

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Hills formed by the wind blowing or depositing sand.

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What is a glacier?

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A huge mass of ice that formed from accumulated and compacted snow that slowly moves down a slope.

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What is a river?

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A wide body of slowly moving water; a natural flow of water that follows a path into another body of water.

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What is sediment?

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Small pieces of rock, soil, and organic material that are transported by wind, water, or ice.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks in place, while erosion involves the movement of those broken materials to a new location.