Earth Processes

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What processes form sedimentary rock?

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Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, Compaction and Cementation.

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Which type of soil drains the most water?

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Sand.

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Which soil has the smallest particles?

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Clay.

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Why do droplets of water appear on cold surfaces?

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The water vapor in the air is condensed on the cold surface.

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Where does the energy that drives the water cycle come from?

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The Sun.

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks 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 where sediments are laid down in new locations.

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What is compaction in geology?

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The process of pressing sediments together to form rock.

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What is cementation?

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The process of minerals binding sediments together to form rock.