Weathering and Erosion

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process that moves weathered materials from one place to another.

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Give an example of erosion.

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An example of erosion is sand being pulled away from a beach by waves.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where materials are dropped or settled in a new location.

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What is a slow land change?

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A slow land change is a change that takes a long time.

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How can deposition change the Earth's surface?

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Over long periods of time, deposition may change the Earth’s surface by forming new land features.

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Are weathering and erosion the same thing?

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No, weathering and erosion are not the same thing.

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What is mechanical weathering?

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Mechanical weathering is the physical breaking down of rocks without changing their chemical composition.

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What is chemical weathering?

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Chemical weathering involves the chemical alteration of minerals in rocks.

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What role does water play in erosion?

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Water can carry away soil and rocks, leading to erosion.

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