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Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

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rocks broken (worn) down weathering
rocks (sediments) moving from one location to another erosion
rocks (sediments) dropping and being deposited at a new location deposition
the fastest agent of weathering water
small pieces of rock and sand sediments
________________ is being constantly worn down by wind, water and ice. land
_________ can grow into rocks and cause weathering. plants
As water in rocks freezes, it causes the rocks to _________ and break. expand
When water in waterfalls, __________________ and streams move over rock, the rocks are weathered—broken into smaller and smaller pieces. rivers
As the _________________ blows it picks up small particles of sand and blasts large rocks with the abrasive particles, cutting and shaping the rock. wind
A _____________ is a large, river of ice that moves very slowly downhill. glacier
Stuck in the bottom of a glacier are ___________ of various sizes that wear away the rock under the glacier as it moves downhill stones
Rivers, streams, and runoff _______________ weathered rock or soil to another place. carry
Moving water cause ___________ erosion—carrying it away to a different location. soil
Sometimes a side of the hill is washed away by running water. The soil and rocks move down the hill in a ___________________. landslide
Soil carried by a river is deposited at the mouth and new land is formed. This new soil-rich land is known as a _________________. delta
_____________________ are large deposits of sand dropped when the wind stopped blowing. Sand dunes
The _______________________ was formed by the moving water of the Colorado River. Grand Canyon
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