Weathering and Erosion Review

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Sediment

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

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Small pieces of rock that have been weathered from a larger rock are known as...

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sediment

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What is erosion?

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The movement of sediment

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Which of these is an example of erosion?

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Wind blowing away sediment

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Which agents break down earth materials?

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wind, water, and ice

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How do plants weather rocks?

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When roots grow into cracks of rocks and expand the rock.

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The process by which small pieces of rocks and soil are carried away to new locations is called...

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erosion

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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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When rocks are broken down into smaller pieces

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weathering

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of
Earth’s crust into smaller
and smaller pieces.