weathering erosion and deposition review

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What causes the greatest erosion effect on our beaches?

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Waves cause the greatest erosion effect on our beaches.

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What is the process that picks up and moves weathered rocks?

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Erosion is the process that picks up and moves weathered rocks.

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When light travels from one medium to another it ___________________________.

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refracts.

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Which process best represents how this landform is created?

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The deposition of sediment carried by a river.

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The process by which rock materials are broken down by the action of mechanical (physical) and chemical weathering is called __________.

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Weathering.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces by physical or chemical means.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of weathered rock and soil from one location to another.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform.

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How do glaciers contribute to erosion?

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Glaciers erode the land by scraping and carrying away rocks and soil as they move.

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What role does wind play in erosion?

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Wind can erode surfaces by carrying away loose particles and sand.