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W.E.D.
Weathering, erosion, deposition
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |