Geological Changes Flashcardizz

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces through natural forces like wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of weathered rock and soil from one location to another, often caused by water, wind, or ice.

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What is deposition?

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

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What natural process shapes mushroom rocks?

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Mushroom rocks are shaped by weathering and erosion.

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Which process is NOT a slow change to Earth's surface?

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An earthquake is a fast process and not a slow change to Earth's surface.

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What is the oldest layer in a sequence of rock layers?

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The oldest layer is typically at the bottom of the sequence.

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How do weathering, erosion, and deposition work together?

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Weathering breaks rocks apart, erosion moves the broken rocks, and deposition puts the broken rocks in a new location.

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What is a landform?

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A landform is a natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, and plains.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion moves the broken pieces away.

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What is a flood?

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A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry.