mhs: Weathering ,Erosion, and Deposition

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces through physical, chemical, or biological means.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another, often by wind, water, or ice.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process in which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass, often occurring after erosion.

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How is a kettle formed?

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A kettle is formed when large chunks of glaciers melt in grassland, creating depressions that fill with water.

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What is a meander?

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A meander is a winding curve or bend in a river, often formed by the erosion of the riverbank.

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What are deltas?

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Deltas are landforms created at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water, formed by the deposition of sediment carried by the river.

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What are ice sheets?

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Ice sheets are enormous masses of glacial ice that flow in all directions from one or more centers and cover everything but the highest land.

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How are U-shaped valleys formed?

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U-shaped valleys are formed by glacial erosion, where glaciers carve out a distinct U shape in the landscape.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks in place, while erosion involves the movement of those broken materials to a new location.

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What role do glaciers play in shaping the landscape?

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Glaciers shape the landscape through processes of erosion and deposition, creating features like valleys, moraines, and fjords.