Weathering Erosion Deposition

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces through physical, chemical, or biological means.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another, often by wind, water, or ice.

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What is deposition?

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The process in which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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What is mechanical weathering?

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The physical breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.

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What is chemical weathering?

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The process that breaks down rocks through chemical reactions, altering their mineral composition.

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What is an example of erosion?

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A river carrying away soil and rocks as it flows downstream.

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What follows erosion in the sediment cycle?

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Deposition, where the eroded materials settle in a new location.

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What is an example of mechanical weathering?

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Frost wedging, where water freezes in cracks of rocks and expands, causing the rock to break apart.

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What is an example of chemical weathering?

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Oxidation, where oxygen reacts with minerals in rocks, leading to their breakdown.

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How do humans impact erosion?

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Through activities like deforestation, construction, and agriculture, which can increase the rate of erosion.