Weathering, Erosion & Deposition

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The major agent of erosion is _________________?

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moving water

Front

The process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface is called

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Weathering

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This type of weathering occurs when rock is physically broken down into smaller pieces of rock.

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mechanical weathering

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This type of weathering occurs when rocks weaken then break down due to chemical changes in the composition of the rock.

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chemical weathering

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These rocks were made smooth by wind blowing smaller rock particles across their surface. This is an example of:

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abrasion

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The definition of weathering is _______________________.

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the breaking down of rock

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What caused this rock to break apart? Options: ice, plant, wind, rain

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plant

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The process by which small pieces of rocks and soil are carried away to new locations is called...

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erosion

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Wind blasting sand at rock and carving out caves is an example of:

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Weathering

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Wind blowing sand from one location to another is an example of:

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Erosion