Weathering and Erosion

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What is a slow land change?

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A change that takes a long time.

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

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Erosion.

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What happens when rock breaks down into smaller rock and minerals?

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Weathering.

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What word fits this definition? The movement of weathered rocks by natural forces.

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Erosion.

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Which is an example of Erosion?

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Sand being pulled away from a beach by waves.

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What is Weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is Erosion?

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The process of moving weathered rocks and soil from one place to another.

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What natural forces can cause Erosion?

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Water, wind, ice, and gravity.

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What is Deposition?

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The process where sediment is laid down in new locations.

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How does a glacier contribute to Erosion?

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By moving large amounts of rock and sediment as it flows.