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Altération@l'Erosion
Weathering and Erosion
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Denudation | weathering and erosion exposure. |
| Weathering | breaking down of rocks exposed to weather. |
| Erosion | breaking down of rock and the carrying away of rock particles. |
| Deposition | materials that are carried away by the forces of erosion and dropped in other areas. |
| Mechanical Weathering | breaks up rocks into smaller pieces. |
| Chemical Weathering | causes rock to dissolve or otherwise decompose. |
| Rivers | erosion agent |
| Wind | erosion agent |
| Glaciers | erosion agent |
| Frost | mechanical weathering agent |
| Sudden Temperature Changes | mechanical weathering agent |
| Rain | chemical weathering agent |
| Plants and Animals | mechanical weathering agent |
| Scree | piles of rock that collect at the bottom of a mountain or hill. |