Weathering and Erosion Vocabulary

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What is a sand dune?

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A hill formed by wind blowing sand.

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What is a landform?

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A feature on the surface of the Earth, such as mountains, hills, dunes, oceans, or rivers.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which gravity, water, wind, and ice remove and transport sediment from one place to another.

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What is physical weathering?

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The process of breaking down and changing the physical composition of rocks and minerals.

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What is a delta?

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A triangular landform formed by the deposition of sediments at the mouth of a river as it empties into another body of water.

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What is chemical weathering?

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The process that involves the chemical breakdown of rocks and minerals.

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What is deposition?

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The process by which sediment settles out of the transporting medium, such as water or wind.

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What role does gravity play in erosion?

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Gravity pulls sediment downhill, contributing to the erosion process.

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How does wind contribute to erosion?

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Wind can lift and carry small particles of sand and dust, eroding surfaces over time.

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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 materials.