Weathering and Erosion

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What caused this rock to break apart? Options: ice, roots, wind, rain

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roots

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The process by which small pieces of rocks and soil are carried away to new locations is called...

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erosion

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Wind blasting sand at rock and carving out caves

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Weathering

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Wind blowing sand from one location to another

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Erosion

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How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks?  The freezing water—

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expands cracks and breaks rocks

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What was sand before it was broken down?

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rock

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What is the placement of the rocks after they are broken down and moved?

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Deposition

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Water getting into cracks, freezing, and breaking the rocks or pavement apart

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Weathering

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What made this landform known as a valley?

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Glacier

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What caused this canyon to form over many years?

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Water