Weathering, Erosion & Deposition Review

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What causes dunes to move from place to place?

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Blowing winds.

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What is a delta?

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A large collection of sediments at the mouth of a river.

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When does a river deposit its sediment?

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When the river slows down.

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What is rain washing away soil from a hillside an example of?

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Erosion.

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What is waves dropping sand on the beach an example of?

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Deposition.

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What is an enormous mass of ice moving over land called?

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A glacier.

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

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The movement of weathered materials from one location to another.

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What is deposition?

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The process of laying down sediment in a new location.

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What natural forces can cause weathering?

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Water, wind, ice, and temperature changes.