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What is deposition?

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The process in which sediment settles out (drops to the bottom) of the water or wind that is carrying it.

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What is weathering?

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The process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces without moving them.

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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 wind or water flow.

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What is sedimentation?

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The process of settling or being deposited as sediment.

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What is an agent of erosion?

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Natural forces that cause erosion, such as wind, water, and glaciers.

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Which agent of erosion creates valleys?

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Running water.

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How does freezing water cause weathering of rocks?

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Freezing water expands in cracks and makes rock break.

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What are primary consumers in a food web?

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Organisms that eat producers, such as grasshoppers, butterflies, and fruit flies.

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What is the role of glaciers in erosion?

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Glaciers erode the landscape by moving large amounts of earth and rock.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion moves the broken pieces away.