What is the process called when wind blows sand away from its original location?
Weathering, Erosion & Deposition

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Erosion
2.
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What type of weathering occurs when iron in rocks reacts with oxygen to form iron oxide (rust)?
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Chemical weathering
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What is the term for muddy water being carried away by a fast-moving river?
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Erosion
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What is the agent called when rock particles carried in a stream wear down the surface of other rocks?
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Abrasion
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What is the process called when iron in rocks combines with oxygen in the air to form rust?
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Oxidation
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?
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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials.
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What are the two main types of weathering?
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Physical (mechanical) weathering and chemical weathering.
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