Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural forces such as wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another by natural forces like water, wind, or ice.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where particles carried by water, ice, or wind are dropped or deposited in a new location.

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Give an example of weathering.

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An example of weathering is acid rain dissolving limestone, which can create caves.

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Give an example of erosion.

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An example of erosion is a river carrying away soil and rocks as it flows.

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Give an example of deposition.

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An example of deposition is a delta forming at the mouth of a river where sediment is dropped.

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What role do glaciers play in erosion?

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Glaciers scrape and erode the rocks beneath them as they move, shaping the landscape.

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How does weathering differ from erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks in place, while erosion involves the movement of those broken pieces to a new location.

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What is mechanical weathering?

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Mechanical weathering is the physical breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.

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What is chemical weathering?

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Chemical weathering involves the chemical alteration of minerals in rocks, often leading to their breakdown.