Weathering and Erosion

Front

The breakdown of rock into smaller pieces because of wind, water, or ice

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Weathering

Front

Moving sediment from one place to another

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Erosion

Front

The dropping off of sediments in a new place.

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Deposition

Front

The portion of the earth between the crust and the core

Back

Mantle

Front

The outer layer of the earth containing the continents and the oceans

Back

Crust

Front

The central part of the earth

Back

Core

Front

The process that changes the minerals that rocks are made of. This is a type of weathering.

Back

Chemical Weathering

Front

The breaking down of rocks caused by physical force

Back

Physical Weathering

Front

A body of rocks

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Formation

Front

Molten material on the earth’s crust

Back

Lava