Weathering and Erosion

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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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How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks?

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It expands cracks and breaks rocks.

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What is the movement of weathered rocks by natural forces called?

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Erosion

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What happens when rock breaks down into smaller rock and minerals?

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Weathering

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What is a slow land change?

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A change that takes a long time.

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What is erosion?

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The process of moving weathered rocks and soil from one place to another.

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What are the two main types of weathering?

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Physical weathering and chemical weathering.

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What is physical weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks without changing their chemical composition.

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What is chemical weathering?

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The process that changes the chemical composition of rocks.

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Give an example of physical weathering.

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Frost wedging, where water freezes in cracks of rocks.