Weathering Erosion Deposition

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What is the process by which rock and soil are moved from one place to another?

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Erosion

Front

What type of weathering occurs when water freezes and expands in cracks of rocks?

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Frost wedging

Front

What is the term for the physical breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces?

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Mechanical weathering

Front

Which agent is primarily responsible for the formation of canyons?

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Flowing water

Front

What is the breaking down of rocks and other materials on the Earth's surface called?

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Weathering

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What is chemical weathering?

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The process that alters the chemical composition of rocks, often through reactions with water, acids, or gases.

Front

What is deposition in the context of erosion?

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The process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials.

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What is abrasion in terms of weathering?

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The process of scraping or wearing away of rocks by friction or impact.

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What role does gravity play in erosion?

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Gravity pulls materials down slopes, contributing to erosion and the movement of sediments.