Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Review

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What is the process that involves moving bits of rocks or soil from one place to another?

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Erosion

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What is the breaking down or dissolving of rocks called?

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Weathering

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What is the laying down or settling of eroded material?

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Deposition

Front

What force is mainly responsible for erosion and deposition in landslides, rockfalls, and mudslides?

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Gravity

Front

What natural element can cause erosion by blowing sand and dust?

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Wind

Front

What is the term for the physical and chemical processes that break down rocks?

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Weathering

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What is the difference between erosion and deposition?

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Erosion is the movement of materials, while deposition is the settling of those materials.

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What role does water play in erosion?

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Water can transport sediments and erode land through rivers, rain, and waves.

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How does ice contribute to erosion?

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Ice can cause erosion through processes like freeze-thaw cycles, where water expands when frozen.

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What is an example of erosion caused by gravity?

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Landslides are a common example of gravity-induced erosion.