Erosion

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process of breaking down and moving earth materials from one place to another.

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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 a glacier?

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

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How do sandy beaches form?

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Sandy beaches form when waves pound pebbles into smaller and smaller pieces.

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What is the role of water in erosion?

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Water is largely responsible for erosion, as it can wear away rocks and soil.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where eroded materials are dropped off in a new location.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces without moving them.

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How does wind cause erosion?

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Wind can blow sand and soil from one place to another, causing erosion.

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What is the Grand Canyon?

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The Grand Canyon is a large canyon formed mainly by the erosion of water over millions of years.

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What is ice wedging?

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Ice wedging is a type of weathering where water freezes in cracks of rocks, causing them to break apart.