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Chapter 3 - Geog
Weathering and Erosion
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Denudation is | The constant wearing away of the earth's urface |
| Weathering is | The break up of rocks into smaller pieces |
| Erosion is | The carrying away of rock particles. This is caused by: 1. Moving water 2. Moving Wind 3. Moving Ice |
| Deposition is | Dropping off of rock particles in a different area. |
| The 2 types of weathering are | 1. Mechanical Weathering 2. Chemical Weathering |
| Mechanical Weathering is | The break up of rocks into smaller pieces: This is caused by: 1.Frost 2.Sudden temperature change 3. plants and animals |
| Chemical Weathering is | The dissolving of rocks into smaller pieces. This is caused by: 1. Rain |