Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

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The natural chemical or physical processes that breaks down rock on Earth's surface.

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weathering

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The process by which water, ice, wind or gravity moves weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

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erosion

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How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks?  The freezing water—

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expands cracks and breaks rocks

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How do plants weather rocks?

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when roots grow into cracks of rocks and expand the rock

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Erosion ________________________. Options: breaks down rock, moves rocks, deposits rock, is caused by ice wedging

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moves rocks

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Weathering is the ________________.

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breaking down of rocks

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What process most likely formed the Grand Canyon?

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erosion by a river (water)

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What happens when rocks on Earth's surface break apart or change without moving anywhere? Options: Erosion, Weathering, Deposition

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Weathering

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What is the movement of soil and rock by wind, water, ice, and gravity?

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Erosion

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What occurs when eroded materials stop moving and begin to build up?

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Deposition