Weathering Flocabulary Flashcard

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What is erosion?

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The movement of rock and sediment due to wind, water, and other forces.

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What is mechanical weathering also called?

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Physical weathering.

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What does mechanical weathering not change in a rock?

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Composition.

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Are weathering and erosion the same process?

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No, they are different processes.

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What is a landslide an example of?

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Erosion.

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What is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces called?

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Weathering.

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What is chemical weathering?

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The process that changes the chemical composition of rocks.

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What natural forces can cause erosion?

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Wind, water, and ice.

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What is deposition?

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The process by which sediment is laid down in new locations.

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What is abrasion in the context of erosion?

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The wearing down of rock surfaces by friction.