Erosion review

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil, rock, or other surface materials are worn away and removed from one location to another by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural processes such as wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process in which eroded materials are dropped off in a new location, forming new landforms.

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What landform is created by the erosion of groundwater?

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Cave.

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How do weathering and erosion work together?

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Weathering breaks down rocks, and erosion transports the broken materials, changing the Earth's surface.

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What is the correct order of the processes of erosion, weathering, and deposition?

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Weathering, erosion, deposition.

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How does running water cause erosion?

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Running water washes away soil and rocks, transporting them to new locations.

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What is a valley?

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A valley is a low area of land between hills or mountains, often formed by erosion.

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What is a canyon?

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A canyon is a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often formed by the erosion of a river.

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What role does wind play in erosion?

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Wind can carry small particles of soil and sand away, leading to erosion in dry areas.