5th Earth Competition

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process that moves sediment from one location to another.

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How do weathering and erosion differ?

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Weathering breaks down rocks, and erosion moves sediment.

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What is a galaxy?

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A galaxy is a large system of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity, which includes our solar system.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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What role do plants play in weathering?

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Plants can break large rocks into smaller pieces by growing roots into cracks.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediment is laid down in new locations.

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What is the main cause of erosion?

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Water, wind, and ice are the main causes of erosion.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering involves breaking down rocks, while erosion involves moving the broken pieces.

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What is an example of mechanical weathering?

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An example of mechanical weathering is when water freezes in rock cracks and expands, breaking the rock apart.