What is the process called when minerals in rocks are softened by water, leading to the rocks breaking down?
Weathering, Erosion and Deposition

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Hydrolysis
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What term describes the movement of sand by wind from one location to another?
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Erosion
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How does deposition change the Earth’s surface?
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Bits of broken rock and soil are dropped in new places.
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What long-term effect can deposition have on the Earth’s surface?
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It can form new land features.
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True or False: A small stream or other source of flowing water cannot form a canyon.
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False
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What is weathering?
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The process of breaking down rocks and minerals through physical, chemical, or biological means.
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What is the difference between erosion and weathering?
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Erosion involves the movement of soil and rock from one location to another, while weathering is the breakdown of rocks without movement.
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