Weathering, Erosion, and Sedimentation! Crossword Puzzle
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QUESTIONS LIST:
- weathering: the process of wearing or the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces through physical, chemical, or organic means.
- erosion: the process of moving weathered rock particles to another location by natural forces, such as wind or water.
- sedimentation: the process of continuous deposition of rock particles, forming layers known as sediment, in locations like riverbeds and shores.
- chemical weathering: chemical composition of rocks changes through exposure to water, oxygen, or an acid.
- physical weathering: rocks are broken into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.
- organic weathering: living things break down rocks on earth's surface.
- water erosion: occurs when water, such as rainfall, streams, rivers, or ocean waves, wears away soil and rock particles.
- wind erosion: occurs when strong winds blow soil and sand away, creating features like sand dunes and dust storms.
- ice erosion: occurs when glaciers move across the land, scraping and carving the surface as they advance.
- gravity erosion: occurs when gravity pulls soil and rock downhill.
