What is erosion?
4th Grade Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

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The movement of sediments from one location to another.
2.
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What causes rocks to become smooth?
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Rocks bumping and scraping against each other in a river.
3.
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How does sand change the shape of rocks?
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Sand blowing in the wind.
4.
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How do grasses on the beach prevent erosion?
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The roots prevent sand from washing away.
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What are broken up pieces of rock called?
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Sediments.
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What is weathering?
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The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces.
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What is deposition?
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The dropping off of sediments in a new location.
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