Weathering, Erosion and Deposition

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces such as wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which natural forces move weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

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What is deposition?

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The process where sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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What is chemical weathering?

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The process that breaks down rocks through chemical reactions, often involving water and acids.

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What is physical weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks without changing their chemical composition, often through temperature changes or ice.

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What are sediments?

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Small pieces of rock, soil, and organic matter that are transported by erosion.

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What is a glacier?

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An enormous mass of ice that moves slowly over land, formed from compacted snow.

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How do high mountains change over billions of years?

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High mountains gradually wear down as new mountains are continuously being formed, over and over again.

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What role does water play in weathering?

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Water can cause both chemical and physical weathering, breaking down rocks and transporting sediments.

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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 broken pieces.