Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, Soil Review

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What is the process that breaks down rock as a result of chemical changes?

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Chemical Weathering

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What is the term for when a mudslide dumps a large pile of mud onto a road?

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Deposition

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What are some agents of erosion?

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Wind, water, ice, and gravity.

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What is soil made of?

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Weathered rocks and minerals, dead plants and animals, air, and water.

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What is the process called when a river carries dirt and mud out of the land it runs through?

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Erosion

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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 materials from one location to another.

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What is deposition?

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The process of laying down sediment that has been transported by wind, water, or ice.

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What is mechanical weathering?

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The physical breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition.

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What is chemical weathering?

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The breakdown of rocks through chemical reactions, altering their mineral composition.