Earth Science topic 9 (Weathering)
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Weathering
The breaking down of loose earth materials at or near the earth's surface
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Erosion
The movement of loose earth materials from one location to another
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Deposition
The settling of loose earth materials that have been eroded
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Meander
The winding, curved shape of a river
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Physical weathering
When materials break down but don’t change the chemical composition
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Plant Action
When plants suddenly grow out of rocks
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Ice wedging
When water seeps too deep into the rock, causing it explode
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Exfoliation
When skin peels off of rocks due to the expansion
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Abrasion
When rocks wear down after they rub against each other too much
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Chemical weathering
When materials break down and change the chemical composition
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Oxidation
When oxygen reacts with the minerals of a rock, causing rust
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Carbonation
CO2 reacts with acids
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