Weathering, Erosion & Deposition

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What are small particles of rock or soil as a result of weathering called?

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Sediments

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What is the movement of sediment and rock particles called?

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Erosion

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What is an example of erosion?

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Rain washing away soil from a hillside.

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What is a sand dune created from the build-up of sediments an example of?

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Deposition

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What must occur before erosion can take place?

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Weathering

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is deposition?

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The process where sediments are laid down in new locations.

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How does erosion affect landscapes?

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It shapes and changes the landscape by removing soil and rock.

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What natural forces can cause weathering?

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Water, wind, ice, and temperature changes.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks; erosion moves the broken pieces.