Weathering, Erosion & Deposition

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What is sediment?

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Fragments of weathering rocks.

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What geological process occurs when temperatures repeatedly go from hot to cold?

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Weathering.

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What type of weathering occurs when plant roots grow into gaps in the rock and force it to break apart?

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Physical weathering.

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What are the two types of weathering?

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Physical and chemical weathering.

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What is weathering?

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The process by which rock materials are broken down by the action of physical and chemical processes.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which wind, water, ice, or gravity transport weathered materials from one location to another.

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What is deposition?

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Occurs when the eroded materials are dropped or laid down.

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What is chemical weathering?

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The process that breaks down rocks through chemical reactions.

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What is physical weathering?

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The process that breaks down rocks without changing their chemical composition.

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How do glaciers contribute to erosion?

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Glaciers erode valleys by scraping and carrying away rock and soil.