Earth Processes E1

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which natural forces like water, wind, or ice move sediment from one place to another.

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What does sediment refer to?

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Sediment refers to small particles of rock, soil, and organic material that are transported by erosion.

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What is contour plowing?

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Contour plowing is a farming practice where plowing is done along the contours of the land to prevent soil erosion.

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What is terracing?

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Terracing is a method of creating flat areas on sloped land to reduce soil erosion and manage water runoff.

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What are moraines?

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Moraines are accumulations of dirt and rocks that have been pushed along by glaciers.

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What are sand dunes?

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Sand dunes are hills of sand formed by the wind's deposition of sand particles.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, causing rocks and soil to move downhill.

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What is the role of glaciers in shaping the landscape?

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Glaciers shape the landscape by eroding land and depositing materials, forming features like moraines.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediment is dropped off in a new location after being transported by erosion.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces, while erosion is the movement of those pieces.