W.E.D/ Landforms

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What is Weathering?

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The process of breaking rock into smaller pieces.

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What is Erosion?

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The process that picks up and moves weathered rocks.

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How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks?

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Freezing water expands cracks and breaks rocks.

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What is Deposition?

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The process where sediments are laid down in new locations.

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How does deposition change the Earth’s surface?

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It can form new land features over long periods of time.

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What is a Delta?

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A landform created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river.

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What is the difference between Weathering and Erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks; Erosion moves the broken pieces.

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What role does water play in weathering?

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Water can freeze and expand in cracks, breaking rocks apart.

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What is a Landslide?

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A sudden movement of rock and soil down a slope.

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What is the main cause of Erosion?

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Natural forces like water, wind, and ice.