Weathering, Erosion, & Deposition

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What is the process of breaking down rocks through natural forces like wind, water, and temperature changes?

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Physical weathering.

Front

What is the term for the process where plants or animals dig underground to break apart rocks?

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Burrowing.

Front

What is an enormous mass of ice that moves over land and causes weathering of rock and soil?

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A glacier.

Front

What chemical weathering process involves oxygen reacting with minerals, especially those containing iron?

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Oxidation.

Front

What is the term for the gradual wearing away of rocks and soil by natural forces?

Back

Erosion.

Front

What is the process called when sediments are dropped or settled in a new location?

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Deposition.

Front

What type of weathering involves the chemical alteration of minerals in rocks?

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Chemical weathering.

Front

What is the term for the physical breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition?

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Mechanical weathering.

Front

What natural force can cause rocks to break apart through freezing and thawing cycles?

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Frost wedging.

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What is the term for the movement of weathered materials from one place to another?

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Erosion.