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Weathering & Erosion Flashcards

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Erosion

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Movement of rock particles by wind, Gravity, water, or ice

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Mechanical Weathering

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Rock is physically broken into smaller pieces

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Chemical Weathering

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Rock is broken into smaller pieces by chemical reaction

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Ice Wedging

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Wedges of ice in rocks deepen cracks

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Permeable

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Rocks that have more holes for water to enter (weather faster)

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Weathering

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Process that breaks down rock and other substances

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