Weathering, Erosion & Deposition

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What is sediment?

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Fragments of weathering rocks.

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What is erosion?

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The geological process when rocks or sediments move or are transported from one place to another.

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What is deposition?

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When eroded materials are dropped or laid down.

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What is weathering?

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The process by which rock materials are broken down by the action of physical and chemical processes.

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What are the two main types of weathering?

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Physical weathering and chemical weathering.

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What is physical weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks without changing their chemical composition.

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What is chemical weathering?

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The process that breaks down rocks through chemical reactions.

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What role does water play in erosion?

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Water can transport weathered materials from one location to another.

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What is the difference between erosion and deposition?

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Erosion involves the movement of materials, while deposition involves the dropping of materials.

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What is an example of erosion?

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Rivers carrying away soil and rocks.