Geology Vocabulary Review

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What is erosion?

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The process by which wind, water, ice, or gravity transports soil and sediment from one location to another.

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What is a tectonic plate?

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A block of lithosphere that consists of the crust and the rigid, outermost part of the mantle.

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What is sediment?

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Fragments of organic or inorganic material that are transported and deposited by wind, water, or ice and that accumulate in layers on Earth's surface.

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What is weathering?

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The natural process by which atmospheric and environmental agents, such as wind, rain, and temperature changes, disintegrate and decompose rocks.

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What is the Geologic Time Scale?

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The standard method used to divide Earth's long natural history into manageable parts.

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What is the difference between erosion and weathering?

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Erosion involves the movement of soil and sediment, while weathering is the breakdown of rocks without movement.

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What role do tectonic plates play in geology?

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Tectonic plates are responsible for the movement of Earth's crust, leading to earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountains.

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What is the significance of sediment in geology?

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Sediment provides insights into past environments and geological processes, and it can form sedimentary rocks over time.

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How does weathering affect the landscape?

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Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller particles, contributing to soil formation and altering the landscape over time.

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What are the main agents of erosion?

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The main agents of erosion are wind, water, ice, and gravity.

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