Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

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What is Weathering?

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The breakdown of rock and sediment.

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What is Erosion?

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The movement of rock and sediment from one place to another.

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What is Deposition?

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When rock and sediment are placed elsewhere after being moved.

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What type of rock is formed from bits of other rocks pressed together?

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Sedimentary Rock.

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How do ocean waves contribute to landforms?

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Ocean waves wash away rock, forming cliffs.

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What is Acid Rain?

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Rain that contains high levels of sulfuric or nitric acids, which can dissolve rocks like limestone.

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What is the role of plant roots in weathering?

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Plant roots can push into rocks, breaking them apart.

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What is Mechanical Weathering?

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The physical breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition.

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What is Chemical Weathering?

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The breakdown of rocks through chemical reactions, altering their composition.

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What is an example of Erosion?

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Rivers carrying sediment downstream.