Erosion and Weathering

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What are eroded materials called?

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Sediments

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What happens when gravity pulls loose material down to the bottom of a slope?

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Landslide

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Name two landforms caused by erosion.

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Canyon and cave

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What is the movement of soil and rock by wind, water, ice, and gravity from one place to another?

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Erosion

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What is weathering?

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When rocks on Earth’s surface break apart or change without moving anywhere.

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What is the difference between erosion and weathering?

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Erosion involves movement of materials, while weathering is the breaking down of materials without movement.

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What natural forces can cause erosion?

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Wind, water, ice, and gravity.

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What is deposition?

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The process where sediments are laid down in new locations after being transported.

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How can human activities affect erosion?

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Activities like deforestation and construction can increase erosion by removing vegetation and disturbing soil.

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What is a canyon?

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A deep valley formed by the erosion of rock, often by a river.