Changes In Geosphere

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Which rock layer is the newest?

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The newest rock layer is on top.

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What kind of weathering occurs when ice fills a crack in a rock and widens it?

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This is physical weathering caused by ice.

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Does mowing grass and planting flowers cause more soil erosion than removing trees?

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False, removing trees causes more soil erosion.

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What natural features are caused by weathering?

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Waterfalls, sea cliffs, and canyons are caused by weathering.

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What can be done to help the damage from landslides?

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Planting more trees can help.

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What is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces called?

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Weathering.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process of moving soil and rock from one place to another.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is when sediment is dropped in a new location.

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What role does water play in weathering?

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Water can cause both physical and chemical weathering.

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What is a landslide?

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A landslide is the sudden movement of rock and soil down a slope.