8.ESS3

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by physical, chemical, or biological means.

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What are the main agents of weathering?

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Wind, water, ice, and plants are the main agents of weathering.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small particles of rock and mineral that have been broken down by weathering.

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What is a moraine?

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A landform created by the accumulation of debris deposited by a glacier.

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What is chemical weathering?

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A process that alters the chemical composition of rocks, leading to the formation of new minerals.

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What is physical weathering?

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The mechanical breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.

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What characterizes a mature stream?

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A mature stream typically has a winding path (meanders) and a wider floodplain.

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Where is water fastest in a meandering stream?

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Water is fastest on the outside of the meander curves.

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What is an alluvial fan?

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A landform created by the deposition of sediment as a stream flows out of a mountain range onto a flatter area.

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What is the difference between young and mature streams?

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Young streams are typically straight and fast-flowing, while mature streams are slower and have meanders.