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So Lit Fam
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| weathering breaks down rock and its caused by ________ forces | weather |
| wind wears down rocks by blowing _________ them | sand against |
| rain drops can wear away ________ rocks | surface |
| when _____ forms in rock cracks, they may split wider | ice |
| weathering is usually a very ______ process | slow |
| rocks can be weathered by expanding and _________ | contracting |
| moving air, water, and _______ can cause erosion | gravity |
| the movement of the earths surface by the wind, water, and glaciers is ______ | erosion |
| glaciers are located in _________ or ________ | high mountains, cold areas |
| wind can cause dust _______ that carry away soil | storms |
| large rocks can be dragged along by | water |
| the crust is always _________ slowly | moving |
| a crack or split in rock layers is ________ | a fault |
| sometimes folding forces layers to _______ | bend |
| some scientists believe that _________ can cause enough pressure on landmasses for folding and faulting | moving magma |
| the type of rock found in layers is ________ rock | sedimentary |