Erosion

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process where natural forces like wind, water, and ice wear away rocks and soil.

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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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Can you name an example of erosion?

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An example of erosion is wind blowing away sand from one place to another.

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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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What can cause erosion?

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

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How does water cause erosion?

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Water causes erosion by flowing over rocks and soil, carrying them away.

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What role does wind play in erosion?

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Wind can blow away loose materials like sand and dirt, causing erosion.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is when eroded materials are dropped off in a new location.

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How does ice contribute to erosion?

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Ice can cause erosion by freezing and expanding in cracks of rocks, breaking them apart.

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What is an example of water erosion?

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An example of water erosion is a river cutting through land to form a canyon.