Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Test

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What are the two types of weathering found on the earth’s surface?

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Physical and chemical weathering.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is when rocks or sediment fall down or are carried away from their source.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is when sediment is dropped or left somewhere else.

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Which factor does NOT affect the rate of erosion?

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How much money you paid for the land.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is when rock breaks down into smaller rock and minerals.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks; erosion moves them.

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What natural forces can cause erosion?

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Water, wind, ice, and gravity.

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How does vegetation affect erosion?

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Vegetation helps to hold soil in place, reducing erosion.

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What is mechanical weathering?

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Mechanical weathering is the physical breakdown 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.