Weathering, Erosion, & Depostion

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What is erosion?

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The process of moving pieces of rock and soil by water, ice, wind, or gravity.

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What is deposition?

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The dropping off of sediment by wind, water, ice, or gravity.

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What causes a mudslide?

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Erosion, as water washes rocks and soils down slopes.

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How does deposition impact Earth's surface?

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It drops the rocks in a new location.

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What is an example of deposition?

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Wind dropping sand in a new location to create sand dunes.

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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 the difference between erosion and weathering?

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Erosion involves moving materials, while weathering involves breaking them down.

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What role does gravity play in erosion?

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Gravity helps move rocks and soil downhill, contributing to erosion.

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What is sediment?

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Small pieces of rock and soil that are moved by erosion.

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How do rivers contribute to erosion?

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Rivers carry away soil and rocks, eroding the land along their banks.