SCI 8 Weathering, Erosion, Deposition 2425

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What type of valleys do glaciers carve out?

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U-shaped Valleys

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What is the natural process that breaks down rock on Earth's surface?

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Weathering

Front

What is the term for wind blowing sand from one location to another?

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Erosion

Front

Which soil is more sorted: Soil on the left or Soil on the right?

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Soil on the left

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What is the process by which water, ice, wind, or gravity moves weathered rock and soil?

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Erosion

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials.

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What is deposition in the context of weathering and erosion?

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Deposition is the process where eroded materials are dropped off in a new location.

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What role does gravity play in erosion?

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Gravity pulls materials downhill, contributing to erosion.

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How does water contribute to weathering?

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Water can chemically alter minerals and physically break rocks apart.

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What is the impact of vegetation on erosion?

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Vegetation helps to anchor soil and reduce erosion.