Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

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What is the small broken down pieces of rock called?

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Sediment

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Over long periods of time, deposition may change the Earth’s surface by _____?

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Forming new land features.

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______________________ occurs when eroded materials stop moving and begin to build up.

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Deposition

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True or False: Weathering and erosion are the same thing.

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False

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A farmer's topsoil is blown away during a hurricane is an example of ___________.

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Erosion

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

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The movement of sediment and soil from one location to another.

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What is deposition?

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The process where eroded materials are dropped or settled in a new location.

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Name one type of weathering.

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Mechanical weathering.

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What is chemical weathering?

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The process that breaks down rocks through chemical reactions.