Weathering, Erosion & Deposition

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What can cause weathering?

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Water, wind, ice, and all of the above.

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What are the two types of weathering?

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Physical and chemical.

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What is the process of breaking down or wearing away of earth materials called?

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Weathering.

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What can cause a landslide?

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Too much water.

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What are small particles of rock or soil resulting from weathering called?

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Sediments.

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What is erosion?

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The process of moving sediments from one place to another.

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What is deposition?

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The process of laying down sediments in a new location.

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How does weathering differ from erosion?

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Weathering breaks down materials, while erosion moves them.

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What role does ice play in weathering?

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Ice can expand in cracks of rocks, causing them to break apart.

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What is an example of chemical weathering?

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Acid rain dissolving limestone.