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What is a longshore current?

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A longshore current is a water current that moves parallel to the shoreline, transporting sediment along the coast.

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Does removing vegetation from a slope decrease erosion?

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No, removing vegetation from a slope increases erosion because plants help hold the soil in place.

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What is ice wedging?

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Ice wedging is a physical weathering process where water seeps into cracks in rocks, freezes, expands, and causes the rock to break apart.

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What formation is created by wind deposition?

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A dune is formed by the deposition of sand by wind.

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What is chemical weathering?

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Chemical weathering is the process that breaks down rocks through chemical reactions, such as dissolving minerals.

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Is dissolving an example of chemical weathering?

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Yes, dissolving is a form of chemical weathering where minerals in rocks are dissolved by water.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural forces such as wind or water.

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What role do plants play in preventing erosion?

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Plants help prevent erosion by stabilizing the soil with their roots and reducing the impact of rainfall.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small particles of rock, soil, and organic material that are transported by wind, water, or ice.

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What is a delta?

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A delta is a landform created at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water, formed by the deposition of sediment.