Weathering and Erosion

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What is a surface feature of the earth's land called?

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landform

Front

What term describes the plants that cover a particular area?

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vegetation

Front

What is the name of the fan-shaped area of land built up by sediment at the mouth of a river?

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delta

Front

What is the process called when weathering of rock is caused by ice freezing in the cracks of the rocks?

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frost wedging

Front

What do we call the weathering of rocks caused by the growth of tree roots?

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tree root wedging

Front

What is the term for the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces?

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weathering

Front

What is the movement of sediment from one location to another called?

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erosion

Front

What type of erosion occurs when water flows over the ground and carries away soil?

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water erosion

Front

What is the term for the process where wind removes surface materials?

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wind erosion

Front

What is the term for the accumulation of sediment in a new location?

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deposition