What is erosion?
Chapter 8 - Erosion and Deposition

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water flow.
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What is deposition?
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Deposition is the geological process in which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.
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What is groundwater deposition?
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Groundwater deposition occurs when minerals dissolved in water are deposited as the water evaporates or cools, forming features like stalactites and stalagmites.
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What causes the formation of dunes?
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Dunes are formed by the movement of sand caused by wind.
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Where do rockfalls and rock slides commonly occur?
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Rockfalls and rock slides commonly occur in areas with steep cliffs.
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What is chemical weathering?
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Chemical weathering is the process that breaks down rocks through chemical reactions, such as water dissolving minerals out of rock.
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What is physical weathering?
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Physical weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition, such as ice breaking rocks.
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