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Agents of Erosion
What is Erosion and How is it Different than Weathering
• Weathering is the breaking down of rock into smaller pieces.
• Erosion is the MOVEMENT of these broken pieces from one place to another
What is an Agent of Erosion?• An agent of erosion is a force that can move
sediment from one location to another
Mass Erosion
• Mass Erosion is the movement of weathered material from one place to another by gravity
Running Water
• Rivers and streams can carry different sized sediment to the ocean
Running Water
Waves
• Waves have the force to move sand and broken rock pieces on an off beaches
Waves
• The force of waves can weather and erode rock material at the edge of the ocean
Wind
• Wind can carry sand and dust particles for many miles
Wind Erosion in the Desert Can Create Interesting Rock Formations
Glaciers
• Glaciers are large sheets of ice that can grind and carry large pieces of rock for many miles
Glaciers
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