Weathering and Erosion

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What is the term for plants that cover a particular area?

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Vegetation

Front

What is a surface feature of the earth's land called?

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Landform

Front

What is the force that pulls objects toward the center of the earth?

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Gravity

Front

What is the weathering of rocks caused by the growth of tree roots called?

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Tree root wedging

Front

What is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces?

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Weathering

Front

What is the process of moving sediment from one place to another?

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Erosion

Front

What is the process of laying down sediment in a new location?

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Deposition

Front

What type of weathering involves the freezing and thawing of water in rocks?

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Frost wedging

Front

What is the term for the wearing away of rock surfaces by wind, water, or ice?

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Abrasion

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What is the term for the gradual change in the earth's surface due to natural forces?

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Weathering and erosion