Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

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What are the three processes that change Earth’s surface slowly?

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Weathering, erosion, deposition.

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How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks?

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It expands cracks and breaks rocks.

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What is the process that breaks down rocks?

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Weathering.

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What does deposition mean?

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To settle in a new spot.

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What is the fan-shaped mouth of a river that forms from the deposition of sediments?

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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 materials from one location to another.

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What is deposition in the context of rivers?

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The process where sediments are dropped off as the river slows down.

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What role do plants play in weathering?

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Plants can break rocks apart with their roots.

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What is mechanical weathering?

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The physical breaking down of rocks without changing their chemical composition.