Weathering, Erosion, Deposition Flashcard

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process where sediments are moved from one place to another.

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What causes mountains and hills to get smaller over time?

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Erosion causes mountains and hills to get smaller over time.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is weathered rock that has been broken down into smaller pieces.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those sediments.

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What is physical weathering?

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Physical weathering is the process of breaking down rocks without changing their chemical composition.

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What is chemical weathering?

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Chemical weathering is the process of breaking down rocks through chemical reactions.

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True or False: Chemical weathering does not require a chemical reaction.

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False.

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True or False: Physical weathering can occur due to temperature changes.

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True.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediments are dropped off or deposited in a new location.

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How does water contribute to erosion?

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Water can carry sediments away from one location and deposit them in another.