Erosion- Swain

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What is a plateau?

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A plateau is a landform that has high elevation and a horizontal bedrock structure.

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What is the process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface?

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Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process of water vapor being released from the leaves of plants.

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How can rocks change shape?

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Rocks can change shape by processes such as sand blowing in the wind.

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What is soil?

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Soil is sediment that contains biological activity and humus.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where materials are added to a landform, often after being transported by erosion.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural processes.

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What role does gravity play in erosion?

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Gravity helps to pull materials down slopes, contributing to erosion.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials.