Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, Soil Review

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What do we call the layers of soil?

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Horizons

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What is the process that involves the movement of soil and rock from one place to another?

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Erosion

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What type of weathering occurs when rocks are broken down by chemical reactions?

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Chemical Weathering

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What is the term for the process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition?

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Mechanical Weathering

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What do we call the process of material being laid down or deposited in a new location?

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Deposition

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What are some agents of weathering?

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Water, wind, ice, temperature, and plant roots.

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What is soil made of?

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Minerals, organic matter, water, and air.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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

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What is an example of mechanical weathering?

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Frost wedging, where water freezes in cracks of rocks and expands.

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What is an example of chemical weathering?

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Rust forming on iron due to oxidation.