Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, Soil Review

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces through physical or chemical means.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another by natural forces such as wind or water.

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What is deposition?

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The process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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What are the main agents of erosion?

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Wind, water, ice, and gravity.

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What is mechanical weathering?

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The physical breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.

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What is chemical weathering?

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The process that breaks down rocks through chemical reactions, changing the minerals in the rock.

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How does freezing water cause weathering?

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Freezing water expands in cracks of rocks, causing the rocks to break apart.

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What is a landslide?

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A sudden and fast movement of a large amount of earth material down a slope.

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What is a mudslide?

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A type of landslide that involves a flow of mud and debris down a slope.

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What role does gravity play in erosion?

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Gravity pulls materials down slopes, contributing to erosion and landslides.