9: SSA Review Weather, Erosion, Deposition

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What are sand dunes an example of?

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Deposition

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What is the process called when acid rain slowly wears away rock over time?

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Chemical weathering

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What is the term for the process by which rocks are broken down?

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Weathering

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What is it called when water gradually wears down and smooths rocks over a long period of time?

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Physical weathering

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What happens when iron in rocks reacts with oxygen, forming iron oxide (rust)?

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Chemical weathering

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What is the difference between erosion and deposition?

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Erosion is the process of moving sediment from one place to another, while deposition is the process of laying down sediment in a new location.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by natural processes.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.

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What is deposition?

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The process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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What is physical weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks through physical processes without changing their chemical composition.