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Weathering/Erosion
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| It is the moving, or carrying away of products of weathering. | erosion |
| Water erodes land more quickly when | runs downhill |
| Hills planted with trees resist erosion because | the trees roots hold the soil in place. |
| The breaking apart of rocks into smaller rocks, sand, and soil is called | weathering |
| Forces that cause weathering of rocks are | Wind, water, plants, and ice |
| Forces that cause erosion of rocks are | Wind, water, ice (glaciers) |