Weathering and Erosion review

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces like wind, water, and ice.

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What is erosion?

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The movement of weathered materials from one place to another by agents like wind, water, and ice.

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What is deposition?

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The process where sediments are laid down or deposited in a new location.

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What are the main agents of erosion?

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Wind, water, and ice.

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What is sediment?

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Bits of rock, sand, and silt caused by the weathering of rocks.

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How do plants help prevent erosion?

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Plants hold the soil in place with their roots, reducing the movement of soil by wind and water.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion moves the broken pieces away.

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What is a delta?

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A landform created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river.

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What role does water play in weathering?

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Water can dissolve minerals in rocks and cause them to break down.

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What is mechanical weathering?

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The physical breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.