unit 8 Flashcards
1
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weathering
A
the process of rock breaking
2
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erosion
A
the movement of weathered rock
3
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deposition
A
the dropping of weathered rock
4
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sediment
A
tiny pieces of rock
5
Q
delta
A
a landform made from sediment
6
Q
landform
A
a nattural land shape
7
Q
sand dune
A
when a lot of sand forms land
8
Q
causes of weathering
A
gravity, flowing water, tree roots, acid rain, sand blowing, animals digging, ice wedging
9
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crust
A
the outer surface
10
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mantle
A
the layer below the crust
11
Q
core
A
center of the earth made with metal
12
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plate tectionic
A
the study of tectonic plates
13
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fault/earthquake
A
a break in the earths surface
14
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epicenter
A
the severe part of an earthquake
