Erosion and Deposition #2

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What are the agents of erosion?

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Gravity, glaciers, water, and wind.

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What happens to a beach after strong storms?

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The storms erode the sand on the beach, carrying it away and making the beach smaller.

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How do waves weather and erode rock?

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Through impact and abrasion.

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What is a pile of rock and debris left behind by a glacier called?

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Moraine.

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What is excess rain or snowmelt that flows across the land called?

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Runoff.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water flow.

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What is deposition?

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The process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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What role does gravity play in erosion?

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Gravity pulls materials down slopes, contributing to erosion.

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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 materials.

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What is abrasion in the context of erosion?

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Abrasion is the process of scraping or wearing away of rock surfaces by friction.