Weathering, erosion, and deposition

Uncover the secrets of Earth's surface! Master weathering, erosion, and deposition with this engaging worksheet.

The breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces is called: deposition cementation weathering compaction What are the two main types of weathering? The process or rocks and soil are dropped in a new location is: erosion weathering compaction deposition Moving rock and soil from one location to another is: erosion deposition compaction compression Put the types of weathering into the correct category. Physical plant growth biological ice wedging Chemical acid rain oxidation carbonic acid Match the types of erosion. Running Water streams, oceans and waves transport sediment and wear down the landscape Wind Erosion sediments are picked up by the wind and transported to a new location. Gravity can happen gradually or quickly, such as an avalanche or landslide Ice as glaciers pick up sediments, they are transported and deposited Weathering and Erosion Study Jams Answer the following questions after watching the video. What is the breakdown of earth's crust into sediment called? weathering erosion raining whooshing What is it called when weathered rock is carried away? weathering erosion raining breaking What does physical weathering involve? water wind temperature all of the above Which of these is an example of erosion? light shining onto a mountain wind blowing away sediment rain breaking down rock all of the above What is the process called when a glacier deposits rocks in oceans or lakes? deposition pollution drainage erosion Which of these terms describes the process of acid rain wearing away limestone? cryptic erosion cryptobiotic weathering chemical weathering chemical erosion Deposition Landforms Draw a picture of a landform formed by deposition. (Feel free to Google an image first to use as inspiration). How does a canyon form? (Feel free to Google if you are unsure, but you must write your answer in your OWN words).