Weathering, Erosion, & Deposition

Front

The process in which sediment settles out (drops to the bottom) of the water or wind that is carrying it

Back

Deposition

Front

The process in which wind, water, ice or gravity transport rock fragments from one location to another

Back

Erosion

Front

The process by which rocks are broken down

Back

Weathering

Front

Fragments of weathered rocks are known as ____.

Back

sediments

Front

What caused this rock to break apart? Options: ice, plant, wind, rain

Back

plant

Front

Wind blowing sand from one location to another

Back

Erosion

Front

Wind blasting sand at rock and carving out caves

Back

Weathering

Front

How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks?  The freezing water—

Back

expands cracks and breaks rocks

Front

What was sand before it was broken down?

Back

rock

Front

Water getting into cracks, freezing, and breaking the rocks or pavement apart

Back

Weathering