Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

Front

Flood water pounding against a canyon wall and wearing it down.

Back

Weathering

Front

Rain washing away soil from a hillside.

Back

Erosion

Front

Layers of sediment forming at the bottom of the ocean.

Back

Deposition

Front

A mudslide flowing down a steep hill.

Back

Erosion

Front

Waves dropping sand on the beach.

Back

Deposition

Front

Caves being formed by acid rain dissolving underground limestone.

Back

Weather

Front

Deltas forming at the mouths of rivers.

Back

Deposition

Front

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

Back

Weathering

Front

Wind blowing sand from one location to another.

Back

Erosion

Front

Wind blasting sand at rock and carving out arches.

Back

Weathering