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Weathering, deposition and erosion

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  • which of these can cause erosion?
    ice
    all of the above
    water
    wind
  • what is the process called that moves small pieces of Earth's surface to another location?
    deposition
    river flow
    weathering
    erosion
  • What is it called when Earth's surface is broken down into smaller pieces?
    weather
    erosion
    weathering
    deposition
  • How is a riverbed formed in nature?
    wind
    ice
    mudslide
    running water
  • Which of these is NOT responsible for weathering rocks
    ice
    gravity
    bugs
    tree roots
  • which of these is largely responsible for the formation of the Grand Canyon?
    ice
    water
    earthquakes
    wind
  • sunlight is responsible for this crack in the street because it caused what?
    open and closed roads
    expansion and contraction
    lightning
    chemical reactions
  • what caused the pipe in the team's demonstration to crack?
    flood
    earthquake
    ice
    rock
  • what is a fast erosion event caused by moving water and gravity?
    ice
    running water
    wind
    mudslide
  • what does wind carry that causes weathering to rocks?
    pollen
    air particles
    mud
    sand