Weathering, Erosion & Deposition Identification

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What is the process by which rocks are broken down?

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Weathering

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What happens when iron in rocks reacts with oxygen?

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It forms iron oxide (rust), which weakens rocks and causes them to break apart, an example of weathering.

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What are small pieces of broken rocks that are carried away and build up in new places called?

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Sediments

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What is it called when rain washes away soil from a hillside?

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Erosion

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What are the small particles of sand on a beach an example of?

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Sediments

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What is the term for the movement of sediments from one place to another?

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Erosion

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What is the process of laying down sediments in a new location called?

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Deposition

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken pieces.

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What natural forces can cause weathering?

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Water, wind, ice, and temperature changes.

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What is chemical weathering?

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It involves the chemical alteration of minerals in rocks, such as rusting.