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Weathering and Erosion

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  • What is erosion?
    The moving of rocks and soil by water, wind, ice or gravity.
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  • What is gravity?
    A force that pulls objects toward the center of Earth.
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  • Grand Canyon is one of the best examples of __________.
    Weathering and Erosion.
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  • Define Weathering.
    The breaking down or wearing down or wearing away of rocks by water and wind.
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  • The smoothness of the rock on a beach is result of _____________.
    weathering waves of ocean and wind blowing on the beach
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  • What are two of the most important forces in shaping our planet's surface?
    weathering and erosion.
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  • _________ weathering changes the ________ of rock or soil.
    Chemical, color
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  • What is called sediment?
    Very small pieces of sand and minerals set down by water wind or etc.
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  • About when did the Grand Canyon begin to form?
    About five of six million years ago.
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  • Weathering ______ the rocks to pieces and erosion ______ these pieces from one place to other.
    breaks, moves
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  • Where is Grand Canyon located?
    Northern Arizona
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  • What can visitors see from the rim of Grand Canyon?
    Colorado river
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