Investigation 2: Weathering and Erosion Exam Study Guide.
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Weathering and Erosion
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Weathering And Erosion
Investigation 2: Weathering and Erosion
Exam Study Guide.
Clay - answerparticles that are smooth or slick; smaller than sand and silt, it is difficult to see
just one
rock - answera solid earth material that is made of minerals
sand - answerrocks that are smaller than gravel but bigger than si...
Investigation 2: Weathering and Erosion
Exam Study Guide.
Clay - answer✔particles that are smooth or slick; smaller than sand and silt, it is difficult to see
just one
rock - answer✔a solid earth material that is made of minerals
sand - answer✔rocks that are smaller than gravel but bigger than silt
silt - answer✔rocks that are smaller than sand but bigger than clay
sorting - answer✔a process by which particles are separated out from water, wind, or ice by size,
shape, or density
deposition - answer✔the settling of sediments
erosion - answer✔the carrying away of weathered earth materials by water, wind, or ice
sediments - answer✔particles of earth materials that are carried along by wind or water
abrasion - answer✔the grinding and bumping of rocks that cause physical weathering
basin - answer✔a large low area where sediments have been deposited
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