Weathering, Erosion & Deposition

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What is the breakdown and decomposition of rocks as a result of chemical reactions and processes?

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Chemical weathering

Front

What is an example of water gradually wearing down and smoothing rocks over a long period of time?

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Physical weathering

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What are fragments of weathered rocks known as?

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Sediments

Front

What is it called when a river wears down canyon walls over time?

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Erosion

Front

What process involves water getting into cracks, freezing, and breaking rocks apart?

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Physical weathering

Front

What is the process of moving sediments from one place to another called?

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Erosion

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What do we call the accumulation of sediments in a new location?

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Deposition

Front

What type of weathering involves the physical breaking down of rocks without changing their chemical composition?

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Physical weathering

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What is the term for the natural process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces?

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Weathering

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks; erosion is the movement of those broken pieces.