Weathering and Erosion Review

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What are the agents that break down earth materials?

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Wind, water, and ice.

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What is erosion?

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The moving of sediment and rock from one place to another.

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True or False: Landscapes stay the same over long periods of time because of erosion.

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False.

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What is sediment?

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Bits of rock, sand, and silt caused by the weathering of rocks.

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What is the process of 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 weathering?

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The breaking apart, wearing away, or dissolving of rock.

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Name one agent of erosion.

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Water.

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How does wind contribute to erosion?

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Wind can carry away loose particles of soil and sand.

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What role does gravity play in erosion?

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Gravity pulls rocks and soil down slopes, causing erosion.

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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 materials.