Earth Science Vocabulary 2

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of Earth's materials by wind, water, or ice.

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What are sediments?

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Sediments are small pieces of rocks that have been weathered.

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What causes weathering in rocks?

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Weathering can occur when water seeps into cracks in a rock, freezes, and expands, causing the rock to break apart.

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What is the definition of weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking away of Earth's materials.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those materials.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process by which sediments are laid down in a new location.

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How does water contribute to erosion?

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Water can carry small rocks and soil downstream, depositing them in different locations.

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What role does ice play in weathering?

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Ice can cause weathering by freezing in rock cracks and expanding, leading to rock breakage.

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What is the process of sedimentation?

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Sedimentation is the accumulation of sediments in a new location after being transported by erosion.

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Can weathering occur without erosion?

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Yes, weathering can occur independently of erosion; it involves breaking down materials without moving them.