Weathering, Erosion, & Deposition

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What is the process that weathers rock without a chemical reaction or change?

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Physical weathering

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What type of erosion caused the Grand Canyon?

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Water erosion from the Colorado River

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What are eroded materials called?

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Sediments

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What is an example of physical weathering?

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Examples include freeze-thaw cycles, abrasion, and root expansion.

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What is a wetland area that forms as river waters empty into a larger body of water?

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Delta

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What is chemical weathering?

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A process that breaks down rocks through chemical reactions, often involving water and acids.

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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 the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials.

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What role does wind play in erosion?

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Wind can transport small particles and sediments over long distances, shaping landscapes.