Wind and water whoosh: weathering and erosion

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What is the outer layer of the earth that contains the continents and oceans?

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Crust

Front

What is the process called when muddy water is carried away by a fast-moving river?

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Erosion

Front

What do we call the movement of sediment from one place to another?

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Erosion

Front

What is the process of transporting weathered material known as?

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Erosion

Front

What is the breakdown of rock into smaller pieces due to wind, water, or ice?

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Weathering

Front

What is the term for the process that shapes the earth's surface by breaking down rocks?

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Weathering

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks; erosion moves the broken pieces.

Front

What natural forces can cause weathering?

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Wind, water, and ice.

Front

What is an example of erosion?

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A river carrying away soil and rocks.

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What happens to rocks during weathering?

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They break into smaller pieces.