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W.E.D.
Weathering, erosion, deposition
Question | Answer |
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Weathering | The breaking down of rock into sediment. |
Erosion | When sediment is carried from one place to another |
Deposition | When sediment that is eroded is dropped. |
Chemical Weathering | Changes the chemical composition of the rock |
Mechanical weathering | Changes only the size or shape of the rock |
Oxidation | Something is rusted |
Abrasion | Two objects rubbing against eachother |
Suspended | Something is floating |
Permeable | Porous and able to absorb |
Sediment | pieces of broken rock |