Module 1 Concept 2 Study Guide

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What is deposition?

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The settling of sediment from weathering and erosion.

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What is the rate of erosion?

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How quickly or slowly erosion occurs.

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In what order do the processes of weathering, erosion, and deposition occur?

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Weathering --> erosion --> deposition.

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What can you infer about the formation in the picture based on the surroundings?

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It was created by wind and plants.

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What can cause changes in Earth's surface?

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Both weathering and erosion.

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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 process of moving weathered rock from one place to another.

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What role does water play in erosion?

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Water can carry away sediment and shape the landscape.

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What is sediment?

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Small pieces of rock and soil that are moved by wind, water, or ice.

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How do plants affect erosion?

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Plants help hold soil in place, reducing erosion.