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Solid particles can be moved from one place to another by a variety of factors including wind, water, or human activities such as construction or farming. These particles can be carried in suspension by air or water currents, or can be transported by rolling or sliding along the ground.
Soil particles can be carried away from one place to another through erosion from wind, water, or glaciers. Wind erosion can transport small particles over long distances, while water erosion can move particles downhill through runoff. Glaciers can also transport soil particles as they move and melt.
The total energy of a material's particles causes particles to vibrate in place due to thermal energy.
Wind: Rock particles can be transported by wind through processes like saltation and suspension. Water: Erosion by water, such as rivers, streams, and ocean currents, can transport rock particles downstream or along coastlines. Ice: Glaciers can carry rock particles as they flow, depositing them when the ice melts. Gravity: Rock particles can be moved downslope due to gravity, such as in landslides, rockfalls, or creep. Human activity: Activities like construction, mining, or landscaping can also transport rock particles from one place to another.
Temperature is the main factor that causes particles to vibrate in place. As the temperature increases, the particles gain kinetic energy, causing them to vibrate more rapidly while staying in the same position. This vibration is a key characteristic of the solid state of matter.
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