Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Review Flashcard

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces through physical, chemical, or biological means.

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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, often by wind, water, 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.

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What is the primary agent of erosion that shapes most landforms?

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Water.

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What is carbonation?

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A chemical weathering process where carbon dioxide and rain react to form carbonic acid, which weathers certain types of rock.

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What is oxidation?

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A chemical reaction that occurs when oxygen reacts with minerals in rocks, often resulting in rust formation.

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What is ice wedging?

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A physical weathering process where water seeps into cracks in rocks, freezes, and expands, causing the rock to break apart.

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What is a sandbar?

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An underwater or exposed ridge of sand, gravel, or shells that forms in bodies of water, often visible at the beach.

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What is a sea arch?

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A natural rock formation that is formed by wave erosion, creating an archway in a cliff.

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What is a sea stack?

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A column of rock that has been isolated from the mainland by erosion.