Weathering and Erosion

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces such as wind, water, and ice.

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What is erosion?

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The movement of weathered rock and soil from one location to another, often by water, wind, or ice.

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What is deposition?

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The dropping off of sediments in a new place after being transported by erosion.

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What is the main cause of the Grand Canyon's formation?

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Water, primarily through the process of erosion.

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What is a slow land change?

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A change that takes a long time, such as the gradual wearing away of mountains.

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What is an example of erosion?

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Sand being pulled away from a beach by waves.

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What role does wind play in weathering?

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Wind can carry small particles that wear down rocks and soil over time.

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How does water contribute to weathering?

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Water can seep into cracks in rocks, freeze, and expand, causing the rocks to break apart.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken pieces.

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What is a sediment?

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Small pieces of rock and soil that are carried and deposited by wind, water, or ice.