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Weathering/Erosion

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the process by which the Earth’s surface is BROKEN DOWN into smaller pieces Weathering
the process of MOVING weathered materials to a NEW PLACE Erosion
the process in which sediment is LAID DOWN in a NEW LOCATION Deposition
tiny particles like sand, mud, and small rocks sediments
all of the trees, shrubs, and other PLANTS growing in a particular area vegetation
can contribute to weathering and erosion by breaking apart rocks. vegetation
enormous masses of ICE that move slowly over the land glaciers
erode and transport massive amounts of rock and sediment as they move. glaciers
a measure of how fast or slow something happens over time rate
Slope, wind speed, and other factors can affect the _______________ of weathering and erosion. rate
What causes the roots of plants and trees can grow into cracks in rocks. As these roots grow, they push against the rocks and make the cracks wider, causing the rocks to break apart over time. vegetation
What causes a rock to start to crack and break into smaller pieces due to the freezing and thawing inside its cracks. water
strong ocean waves gradually carry away small grains of sand from the beach, erosion
Created by: morrisk
 

 



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