Weathering, Erosion, & Deposition

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The Grand Canyon was caused by _____________________ erosion from the Colorado River.

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water

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__________________ is a process that weathers rock without a chemical reaction or change.

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Physical weathering

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A ______________ is a hill of sand created by the wind.

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dune

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This is an example of _____________________________.

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physical weathering

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A _____________________ is a wetland area that forms as river waters empty into a larger body of water.

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delta

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

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The movement of weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

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What is deposition?

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The process where sediment is laid down in new locations.

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What is chemical weathering?

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The process that breaks down rocks through chemical reactions.

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What is an example of physical weathering?

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Frost wedging, where water freezes in cracks of rocks.