Weathering, erosion, deposition

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down earth materials into smaller pieces or sediments.

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What is erosion?

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The movement of sediments from one location to another, often caused by wind, water, or ice.

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What is deposition?

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The process where sediments are laid down or settled in a new location.

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What is chemical weathering?

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The process where rocks are broken down by chemical reactions, such as acid rain.

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What is mechanical weathering?

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The physical breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.

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Give an example of chemical weathering.

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Acid rain breaking down rock.

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Give an example of mechanical weathering.

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Rocks falling off a cliff and breaking.

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What is a glacier?

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A large mass of compacted snow and ice that flows under the pressure of its own weight.

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What is a delta?

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A landform created by the deposition of sediments at the mouth of a river.

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What is the role of glaciers in shaping the land?

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They can transform the land by scraping sediments from the surface and depositing them.