Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

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What is the small broken down pieces of rock called?

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Sediment

Front

The process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface is called?

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Weathering

Front

What is the movement of soil and rock by wind, water, ice, and gravity?

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Erosion

Front

What occurs when eroded materials stop moving and begin to build up?

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Deposition

Front

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

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Forming new land features.

Front

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken pieces.

Front

What natural forces can cause erosion?

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Wind, water, ice, and gravity.

Front

What is mechanical weathering?

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The physical breaking down of rocks 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 their composition.

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Give an example of erosion caused by water.

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Rivers can erode the banks and carry sediment downstream.