Geological Processes

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Weathering

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The breakdown of rocks into very small particles by gravity, water, wind, and ice.

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Erosion

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The removal and movement of sediment from one place to another by gravity, water, wind, or ice.

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Deposition

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The buildup of land by the settlement of sediment and soil in a new location

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Rapid Change

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Change to Earth’s surface that occurs in a short period of time

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Slow Change

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A change to Earth’s surface that takes many years to show obvious effects.

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Vegetation

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All the plants found in a particular area

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Volcano

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A mountain or hill made by hot rocks and gases moving to the surface of Earth from deep inside Earth.