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What are the two main ways in which exogenic forces work on the earth's surface?
What are the two main ways in which exogenic forces work on the earth's surface?
Weathering and erosion
What are the main agents of erosion?
What are the main agents of erosion?
Running water (river), sea waves, moving ice (glacier), and wind
Define weathering and erosion in the context of landform formation.
Define weathering and erosion in the context of landform formation.
Weathering involves disintegration and decomposition of rocks, while erosion is the removal and deposition of broken rock materials.
What happens to the broken rock materials during erosion?
What happens to the broken rock materials during erosion?
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What is the source of a river?
What is the source of a river?
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Where does a river usually flow into?
Where does a river usually flow into?
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What are the different agents that contribute to the disintegration of rocks during weathering?
What are the different agents that contribute to the disintegration of rocks during weathering?
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How are different landforms created by erosion and deposition?
How are different landforms created by erosion and deposition?
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What is the mouth of a river?
What is the mouth of a river?
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