Weathering and Erosion

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces without moving them.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which water, ice, wind, or gravity moves fragments of rock and soil.

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What is deposition?

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The process by which sediments are laid down in a new location.

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Is weathering the same as erosion?

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No, weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those fragments.

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What causes weathering?

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Weathering can be caused by wind, water, ice, temperature changes, and biological activity.

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What is a delta?

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A landform created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river.

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What role does wind play in weathering?

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Wind can blast sand against rocks, breaking them down into smaller pieces.

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What is an example of erosion?

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Rivers carrying away soil and rock as they flow.

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What is the difference between mechanical and chemical weathering?

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Mechanical weathering breaks rocks into smaller pieces without changing their composition, while chemical weathering alters the minerals in the rocks.

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What is an example of deposition?

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Sand being deposited to form a beach.