Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

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What is the process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface?

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Weathering

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What is an example of physical/mechanical weathering?

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Freezing and Thawing

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What is the term for the dropping off of eroded soil and bits of rock?

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Deposition

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Which process involves the breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition?

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Physical/Mechanical Weathering

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What process is primarily responsible for the formation of sand dunes?

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Wind Erosion

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice.

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What is chemical weathering?

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The process that breaks down rocks through chemical changes.

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What is abrasion in the context of weathering?

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The grinding away of rock by other rock particles carried in water, ice, or wind.

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What role does vegetation play in erosion?

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Vegetation helps to anchor soil in place, reducing erosion.

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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.