Erosion

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of sediment from one place to another.

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What causes erosion?

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Erosion can be caused by wind, water, ice, and gravity.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small pieces of rock, soil, and other materials that can be moved by erosion.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is when sediment is dropped off in a new location after being moved.

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What is a glacier?

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A glacier is an enormous mass of ice that moves slowly over land.

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How does wind cause erosion?

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Wind can blow sand and dirt from one place to another, moving sediment.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces.

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What is the difference between erosion and weathering?

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Erosion is the movement of sediment, while weathering is the breaking down of rocks.

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What landform can be created by a glacier?

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A valley can be formed by the movement of a glacier.

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What is an example of erosion caused by water?

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Rain can wash away soil and rock, causing erosion.