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  • Erosion: Understanding How Water and Wind Shape Landscapes
    The wearing away of rock by water and wind is called erosion.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Water erosion: Water, in its various forms (rain, rivers, waves, glaciers), can carve away rock through:

    * Abrasion: The force of water carrying sand and gravel particles grinds against rock, wearing it down.

    * Dissolution: Water can dissolve certain types of rock, like limestone, and carry it away.

    * Hydraulic action: The sheer force of water itself can break apart rock, especially in fast-flowing rivers or powerful waves.

    * Wind erosion: Wind can erode rock through:

    * Abrasion: Wind carrying sand and dust particles can sandblast rock surfaces, wearing them away.

    * Deflation: Wind can pick up and carry away loose rock fragments, leaving behind a hollow or depression.

    Erosion is a continuous and natural process that shapes our planet's landscapes.

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