Weathering and Erosion

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What is the movement of sediment by water, ice, gravity, and wind called?

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Erosion

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Are weathering and erosion the same thing?

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False

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What is the process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface?

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Weathering

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What do we call it when sediment is deposited somewhere new?

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Deposition

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What can deposition do over long periods of time?

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Form new land features.

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

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The movement of weathered materials from one location to another.

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What is deposition?

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The process of laying down sediment in a new location.

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What natural forces can cause erosion?

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Water, wind, ice, and gravity.

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Can weathering occur without erosion?

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Yes, weathering can occur without the movement of materials.