Weathering & Erosion

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An avalanche is an example of which process? Options: Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, Volcanic Eruption

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Erosion

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How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks?  The freezing water—

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expands cracks and breaks rocks.

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

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Weathering

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How did the cliff near the ocean form?

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Ocean waves washed away rock.

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What is the process that picks up and moves weathered rocks?

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Erosion

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What causes the greatest erosion effect on our beaches? Options: Waves, Gravity, Glaciers, Wind

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Waves

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The process by which water, ice, wind, or gravity moves weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

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Erosion

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What is an enormous mass of ice moving over land, causing weathering of rock and soil?

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A glacier

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What is the wearing away or breaking down of rocks called?

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Weathering

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Flood water pounding against a canyon wall and wearing it down is an example of:

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Weathering