Weathering and Erosion

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces without moving them.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which water, ice, wind, or gravity moves fragments of rock and soil.

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What is deposition?

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The process by which sediments and soil are deposited in a new location.

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How are weathering and erosion different?

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

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What natural forces can cause erosion?

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Water, ice, wind, and gravity.

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What is an example of erosion?

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A river carrying away soil and rocks.

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What is an example of deposition?

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Sand being deposited to form a beach.

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What is abrasion in the context of weathering?

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The process of rocks being worn down by friction and contact with other materials.

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What role does gravity play in erosion?

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Gravity pulls rocks and soil down slopes, causing them to move.

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What is a delta?

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A landform created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river.