Weathering and Erosion

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of Earth’s crust into smaller and smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

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The process that picks up and moves weathered rocks.

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What is deposition?

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The process by which water, ice, wind, or gravity deposits rock sediments and soil in a new place.

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What is a glacier?

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An enormous mass of ice moving over land, causing weathering of rock and soil.

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How does deposition change the Earth’s surface?

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By dropping bits of broken rock and soil in new places, forming new land features.

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What natural forces can cause weathering?

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Water, ice, wind, and gravity.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks; erosion moves the broken pieces.

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What role do rivers play in erosion?

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Rivers can pick up and transport weathered materials, shaping the landscape.

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What is the impact of glaciers on the landscape?

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Glaciers can carve out valleys and transport large amounts of rock and soil.

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What is a landslide?

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A sudden movement of rock and soil down a slope, often caused by gravity.