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Weathering and Erosion

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  • Is sand and slit considered to be a type of soil?
    Yes
  • True or False : Can erosion be destructive
    True
  • Fill in the blank: Erosion ________ rocks away from one ______ to _______
    Erosion MOVES rocks away from one PLACE to ANOTHER
  • Erosion is like a ___________
    Broom
  • Weathering is like a _________
    Hammer
  • What does erosion do?
    Moves rocks from one place to another.
  • True or False: The crust is the first layer of the earth
    True
  • How many layers of soil are there?
    5
  • If water gets in a crack in a rock and freezes it is known as
    Ice Wedging
  • True or False: Was the Grand Canyon cause by erosion?
    True
  • What does weathering do?
    Breaks down rocks
  • If a plant grows in a crack it is most likely?
    Root Weathering
  • What caused the statue of liberty to change color?
    Chemical Weathering