What is ice wedging?

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Ice wedging is a process where water seeps into cracks in rocks, freezes, and expands, causing the rock to break into smaller pieces.
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What is erosion?
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Erosion is the movement of sediments from one place to another, often caused by wind, water, or ice.
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What are index fossils?
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Index fossils are species that existed on Earth for a short period, were abundant, and inhabited many locations, helping to date the layers of rock.
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What are examples of mass movement?
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Examples of mass movement include landslides, mudflows, slumps, and creeps.
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What is physical weathering?
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Physical weathering is the breakdown of rock into smaller pieces through physical changes, such as freeze-thaw cycles.
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What is chemical weathering?
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Chemical weathering is the process that breaks down rocks through chemical reactions, often involving water and minerals.
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What is deposition?
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Deposition is the process where sediments are laid down in a new location after being transported by erosion.
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