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Class Period: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6

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In a cold climate water freezes in the cracks in rocks forcing the rock apart. This is an example of what process?

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frost wedging

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Is the picture below showing physical weathering or chemical weathering? Cracks in a sidewalk next to a tree

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physical weathering

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Is the picture below showing physical weathering or chemical weathering? A rock with streaks in it that are turning a reddish brown color

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chemical weathering

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What do we call the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

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weathering

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As a river enters the ocean it slows down dropping sediment at the mouth of the river. This causes a landform called a delta to form. This is an example of _____________________.

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deposition

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Heavy waves from tropical storms and hurricanes can remove sand from the beaches along Florida's coast. This is an example of ___________________.

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erosion

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The Colorado River has moved sediments over millions of years and formed the Grand Canyon. This is an example of _________________________.

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erosion

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Layers of sand piling up and creating sand dunes at the beach is an example of _____________________.

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deposition

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Florida's size and shape has stayed the same throughout history.

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