Weathering and Erosion

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The process by which rocks break down through natural, physical means.

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Physical Weathering

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The process of weathered rock being carried to another location.

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Erosion

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True or False: Beach erosion is one example of erosion.

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True

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True or False. Rivers and glaciers are NOT examples of factors that cause erosion.

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False

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Moving currents of water that are known for carving out valleys and canyons

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Rivers

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Large sheets of ice and rock that carve landmass as it makes contact are called

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Glaciers

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An _____ occurs when huge slabs of rock above the plates collide into each other.

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Earthquake

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True or False. A volcano is a mountain built up from magma that comes from below Earth's surface.

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True

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_____ occur when gravity pulls loosened rocks, soil, and mud down a hill.

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landslides

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True or False. Tsunamis are tiny waves caused by erosion.

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False