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Weathering
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| weathering | The process by which earth’s surface is broken down into smaller pieces. |
| erosion | the process of moving things from one place to another. |
| deposition | to deposit things somewhere else. |
| Glacierr | A slowly moving mass of ice formed by the buildup of snow.Movement of glaciers can cause weathering and erosion. |
| Mechanical weathering | Rock into smaller rocks. NO CHEMICAL REACTION |
| Chemical weathering | Rocks change into another substance from a chemical reaction |
| Rusting | a type of chemical weathering |
| Abrasion | a type of mechanical weathering |