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What is compaction in geology?

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Compaction is the process where layers of sediment build up and exert pressure on the layers below, causing them to become denser.

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Define weathering.

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Weathering is the natural process by which atmospheric and environmental agents, such as wind, rain, and temperature changes, disintegrate and decompose rocks.

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What does subsidence mean?

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Subsidence is the sinking of regions of Earth’s crust to lower elevations.

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Explain erosion.

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Erosion is the process by which water, ice, or gravity transport soil and sediment from one location to another.

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What is an igneous rock? Give an example.

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An igneous rock is formed from cooled magma or lava. An example is pumice.

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What is deposition in the context of geology?

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

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What role does weathering play in the rock cycle?

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Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller particles, which can then be transported and deposited, contributing to the rock cycle.

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What is the difference between erosion and weathering?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken particles from one place to another.

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What is the significance of sediment layers in geological studies?

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Sediment layers provide information about Earth's history, including past environments and climate changes.

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How does gravity contribute to erosion?

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Gravity causes materials to move downhill, leading to erosion through processes like landslides and rockfalls.