Erosion
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Objective
I can explain how wind and water can change the Earth's surface through erosion.
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Practice
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Explain the difference between weathering and erosion in your own words.
Give an example of mechanical weathering and an example of chemical weathering.
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Exit ticket
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“Describe one way that water can erode the Earth's surface. Describe one way that wind can erode the Earth's surface. ”
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