Erosion and Deposition
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Objective
Students will identify the agents of erosion and explain how each moves and shapes Earth’s surface
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks into sediments, while erosion is the transportation of those sediments by wind, water, or ice.
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Physical weathering breaks down rocks without changing their composition, whereas chemical weathering changes the rock's chemical makeup through processes like oxidation.
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Deposition occurs when sediments are dropped in a new location by water, ice, or wind, creating formations like deltas and sand dunes.
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Practice
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What is the main difference between physical and chemical weathering?
Give an example of how temperature changes can cause weathering.
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Exit ticket
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“Name three agents of erosion and briefly describe how each one transports sediments.”
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