Weathering and Erosion

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of Earth’s crust into smaller and smaller pieces.

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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 water, ice, wind, or gravity deposits rock sediments and soil in a new place.

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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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Wind blowing sand from one location to another.

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What is an example of weathering?

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Wind blasting sand at rock and carving out caves.

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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.

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How does gravity contribute to erosion?

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

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What role does water play in weathering?

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Water can dissolve minerals and break down rocks through chemical weathering.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks; erosion moves the broken pieces.