Weathering, Erosion, Deposition

Explore weathering, erosion, and deposition with this fun science worksheet! Perfect for 7th graders.

Study Jams Weathering and Erosion Watch the video. Weathering and Erosion Sort the actions into the correct column. Weathering a very slow process the breaking down of rocks stones change color ice causes cracks in the sidewalk Both caused by rain and wind land affected by weather changes Earth's surface Erosion can be fast or slow the movement of soil and rock waves move the sand on the beach Why do you think Super Hero Breaker is named for weathering and Super Hero Whoosh is named for erosion? Fill in the blank with weathering or erosion. weathering Fill in the blank with Weathering or Erosion erosion Fill in the blank with Weathering or Erosion. weathering Fill in the blank with Weathering or Erosion erosion Erosion and weathering can both cause changes to the surface of Earth. Which of the following happens only because of erosion and NOT because of weathering? Rocks form deep underground. Rocks become smooth and round. Rocks are broken apart into small pieces. Rocks are moved from one place to another. Earth has a great variety of surface features that are caused by weathering and erosion. Which of the following describes a change due only to weathering? ocean waves washing sand off the beach rivers carrying soil and rocks through valleys wind blowing sand and pebbles off a sand dune tree roots breaking rocks into smaller pieces of rock Sort the following examples into the three categories; weathering, erosion, or deposition. Weathering The process of breaking down rock on Earth's surface Acid rain breaking down limestone. Powerful waves of water wearing down rocks A glacier wearing down layers of rock. Frost wedging splitting rocks apart. Tiny particles of sand wearing away rock by wind abrasion. Roots of plants breaking rocks apart. Breaking down of rocks through physical or chemical means Erosion A landslide rushing down a hill. Wind and water from a hurricane moving sediment. Waves removing sand from beaches. The process by which water, wind, ice, wind, or gravity moves pieces of rock or soil. Sand being moved by wind. A muddy river carrying sediment downstream. Rain washing away soil. Weathered material moved around by wind or water. Deposition A glacier dropping rock and other debris to form a moraine. Sediment settling at the bottom of the ocean. Waves building up sand on the beach. The process by which sediment settles and is deposited in a new location. A sand dune forming in the desert. A river delta forming. Weathered material that is added to a landform; changes land shape This rock can be found in the warm ocean waters off the coast of Australia. It has been named "Split Apple Rock". What caused this rock to split? Wind Erosion Weathering from wave action (water) Glacial Erosion Weathering from ice Waves that crash against the beach contribute to the _ of the shoreline. deposition evaporation build up erosion Deposition means to _ sediment. drop erode weather move