Weathering and Erosion

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces such as wind, water, and ice.

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What is erosion?

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The movement of weathered rocks and soil from one place to another by natural forces like water, wind, and ice.

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Which natural force is primarily responsible for the formation of the Grand Canyon?

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Water.

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How does freezing water cause weathering of rocks?

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Freezing water expands in cracks, which can break the rocks apart.

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What is a slow land change?

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A change that takes a long time, such as the gradual wearing away of mountains.

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What is the role of wind in erosion?

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Wind can carry small particles of sand and dust away from one location to another.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, which includes processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is a glacier?

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A large mass of ice that moves slowly over land, shaping the landscape through erosion.

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What is sediment?

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Small pieces of rock and soil that are moved by erosion.

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What is gravity's role in erosion?

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Gravity pulls rocks and soil down slopes, contributing to erosion.