Weathering and Erosion

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What is erosion?

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The process by which water, ice, wind or gravity moves fragments of rock and soil.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of Earth’s crust into smaller and smaller pieces.

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What is deposition?

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The process by which water, ice, wind or gravity deposit rock sediments and soil in a new place.

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What is a delta?

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A landform created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river.

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What are sand dunes?

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Mounds of sand formed by the wind, representing an example of deposition.

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What role does wind play in weathering?

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Wind can blast sand at rocks, causing them to break down.

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What is the difference between erosion and weathering?

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Erosion involves the movement of rock and soil, while weathering is the breaking down of materials.

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What is an example of erosion?

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The wearing away of cliffs by ocean waves.

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What is an example of weathering?

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The cracking of rocks due to freeze-thaw cycles.

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How does gravity contribute to erosion?

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Gravity pulls rocks and soil down slopes, causing them to move.