Weathering, Erosion, Deposition

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface.

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How does freezing water cause weathering of rocks?

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Freezing water expands cracks and breaks rocks.

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What are the main agents of erosion?

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The main agents of erosion are wind, water, and ice.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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What landform is mainly created by deposition?

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Deltas are mainly created by the process of deposition.

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What type of erosion formed the Grand Canyon?

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Water erosion formed the Grand Canyon.

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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.

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Can plants contribute to weathering? How?

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Yes, plants can contribute to weathering through root growth that can break rocks apart.

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What role does gravity play in erosion?

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Gravity causes materials to move downhill, contributing to erosion.

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What is mechanical weathering?

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Mechanical weathering is the physical breaking down of rocks without changing their chemical composition.