7.1.5

The Rock Cycle - Erosion

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The Rock Cycle - Erosion

Rocks do not stay the same forever; they are constantly changing and being affected by conditions on planet earth as part of the rock cycle.

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Erosion

  • Erosion is another stage of the rock cycle.
  • Erosion is different from weathering because broken pieces of rock are moved away from the site of weathering.
  • So, rocks are broken up and moved away to another place.
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Transportation

  • Once erosion has taken place or even before a rock has been eroded or weathered, it can be transported.
  • Transportation is another part of the rock cycle.
  • Rocks are be moved by waves, rivers or wind.
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Transportation in rivers

  • In rivers, the faster the water flows, the larger the material that it can carry.
  • In a slow flowing river, only small pieces of rock can be carried.

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