Weathering and Erosion

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How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks?  The freezing water—

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expands cracks and breaks rocks.

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The process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface is called

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Weathering

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A cliff formed near the ocean. Which statement best describes how this cliff formed?

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Ocean waves washed away rock.

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Muddy water being carried away by a fast-moving river is an example of

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Erosion

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How do plants weather rocks?

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When roots grow into cracks of rocks and expand the rock breaks.

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Which of the following is NOT a slow change to Earth's surface? Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, Landslides

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Landslides

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Which of the following is NOT a fast change in Earth's surface? Landslides, Erosion, Volcanoes Erupting, Earthquakes

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Erosion

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The diagrams show a natural process that weathers rock. Which statement best explains why this process results in weathering?

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water expands when it freezes

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What is the major cause of weathering and erosion to form canyons? (Options: wind, ice, glaciers, moving water)

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moving water

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Rain washing away soil from a hillside

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Erosion