U4L1 Weathering and Erosion pgs163-172

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces due to natural forces like wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of weathered rock and soil from one location to another, often caused by water, wind, or ice.

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What is a sea arch?

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A sea arch is a natural rock formation that is formed by the erosion of rock by waves, creating an arch shape.

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What is a delta?

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A delta is a landform that forms at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water, created by the deposition of sediment.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process by which sediment is laid down in new locations after being transported by erosion.

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What is the relationship between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion moves the broken pieces to new locations.

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What is the role of flowing water in erosion?

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Flowing water has energy that allows it to erode rocks and soil, transporting sediment downstream.

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What is a landform?

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A landform is a natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, and plateaus.

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What is the difference between cause and effect?

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A cause is an event or action that leads to a result, while an effect is the outcome or result of that cause.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small particles of rock and soil that are transported by water, wind, or ice.