Weathering and Erosion

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What are landforms?

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Features on the Earth's surface.

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What is deposition?

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The build up of land.

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Does an earthquake change the Earth's surface quickly or slowly?

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Quick.

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Does a volcano change the Earth's surface quickly or slowly?

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Quick.

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What is erosion?

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Moving broken pieces of rock around the Earth's surface.

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking rock into smaller pieces.

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What causes weathering?

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Natural elements like wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks; erosion moves them.

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What is a delta?

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

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What role does water play in erosion?

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Water can carry away soil and rock, shaping the landscape.