Weathering, Erosion, Deposition

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What is the process of moving sediments from location to another?

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Erosion

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The process of breaking up Earth's surface into sediment is called...

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weathering

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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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Which of these is an example of erosion: Light Shinning onto a mountain, Rain breaking down rock, Wind blowing away sediment, All of the above?

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Wind blowing away sediment

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What happens when weathering and erosion work together?

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They change the Earth's surface

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The diagrams show a natural process that weathers rock. Which statement best explains why this process results in weathering?

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water expands when it freezes

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Which type of climate will have faster chemical weathering? Options: Hot and Wet, Cold and Dry, Hot and Cold, Cold and Wet

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Hot and Wet

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

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expands cracks and breaks rocks

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What is the major cause of weathering and erosion to form canyons? Options: wind, ice, glaciers, moving water

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moving water