Weathering, Erosion, & Deposition

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A flat incline results in (more/less) _____________ erosion.

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less

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

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Deposition

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_____________________ is solid material (matter) moved by wind and water that settles on the surface of land or the bottom of a body of water.

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sediment

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_____________________ is the movement of soil and rock by wind, water, ice, and gravity.

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Erosion

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This is an example of __________________________.

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chemical weathering

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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 soil and rock from one location to another.

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What is deposition?

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

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What is sediment?

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Small pieces of rock and soil that are carried by wind or water.

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What is physical weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks without changing their chemical composition.