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earth science
thering, erosion, and deposition: erosion part 1

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complete each statement using a term or terms from the list below. write your answers in the spaces provided. some words may be used more than once.
more erode faster particles breaks down less
carried away running water downhill

1. weathering only ______ rocks
2. erosion is the process by which pieces of rock are ______
3. the main force of erosion is ______
4. in times of heavy rain, sometimes streams carry______ water
5. streams carry all kinds of ______
6. materials carried by streams______ the sides and bottom of the stream.
7. streams move only in a ______ direction
8. steep streams move ______ than gently sloping streams
9. steep streams carry ______ particles than gently sloping streams
10. gently sloping streams erode ______ than steep streams.

Explanation:

1. Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks, so "breaks down" is the correct term.
2. Erosion involves carrying away rock pieces, so "carried away" fits.
3. Running water is a major erosive force.
4. Heavy rain leads to more water in streams.
5. Streams carry various particles.
6. The materials erode the stream's sides and bottom.
7. Streams flow downhill.
8. Steep streams move faster.
9. Steep streams carry more particles.
10. Gently sloping streams erode less.

Answer:

1. breaks down
2. carried away
3. running water
4. more
5. particles
6. erode
7. downhill
8. faster
9. more
10. less