Weathering, Erosion, Deposition

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What is the process of dropping sediment in a new location called?

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Deposition

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What is it called when weathered rock is carried away?

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Erosion

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What are the different layers of soil in the earth called?

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Soil horizons

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What is humus?

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Organic matter

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Which type of sediment would be most affected by wind erosion?

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Dry sediment

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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 are the two main types of weathering?

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Physical weathering and chemical weathering.

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What is physical weathering?

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The breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition.

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What is chemical weathering?

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The breakdown of rocks through chemical reactions, altering their composition.

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What is erosion?

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The process of moving sediment from one location to another.