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What is the process of moving weathered rock from one plate to another called?DepositionErosionWeathering

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What is the process of moving weathered rock from one plate to another called?

  • Deposition
  • Erosion
  • Weathering
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The process of moving weathered rock from one plate to another is called Erosion.

Explanation:

  1. Weathering refers to the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles due to various factors such as wind, water, and temperature changes.
  2. Erosion is the process that follows, where these weathered materials are transported away from their original location by natural forces like water, wind, or ice.
  3. Deposition occurs when the transport of these particles stops, and they settle in a new location.

In this context, since you're asking about moving weathered rock, Erosion is the correct answer.

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