Water and Weathering

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which natural forces move weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

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What is the freezing point of water in degrees Celsius?

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0° Celsius is the freezing point of water.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the movement of water through its liquid, gas, and solid states throughout the world.

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What phase change occurs during condensation?

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Condensation is the phase change from vapor to liquid.

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What is chemical weathering?

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Chemical weathering is the process where water dissolves minerals in rocks, such as limestone, creating features like caves.

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What is the freezing point of water in degrees Fahrenheit?

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32° Fahrenheit is the freezing point of water.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the water that flows over the ground surface and is not absorbed into the soil.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small particles of rock and soil that are transported by erosion.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain or snow.