Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Flashcard II

Front

What process is responsible for washing away soil and moving it downhill?

Back

Water erosion

Front

How do waves contribute to the formation of beaches?

Back

By dropping sand from the ocean

Front

What is a moraine formed by?

Back

Glaciers dropping rocks they pushed in front of them

Front

What causes rocks in rivers to become smooth?

Back

The rocks rubbing against each other as they move

Front

How do tree and plant roots break apart rocks?

Back

By digging into small cracks and growing

Front

What natural process is illustrated by wind carrying small pieces of sand that hit rocks and carve arches and other formations?

Back

Wind erosion

Front

Role of acids in rainwater according to the image?

Back

They dissolve minerals in rocks, wearing them down

Front

How is a delta formed?

Back

By sediment from a river dropping at the mouth

Front

What geological feature is created by acidic rainwater dissolving limestone underground?

Back

Caves

Front

What causes the breakage of rocks through the process of freezing and expanding?

Back

Water getting into cracks