Weathering, Erosion and Deposition

Front

Plant root grow in a rock and cause it to split.

Back

Weathering

Front

A fast-moving river carries rocks downstream.

Back

Erosion

Front

Waves dropping sand on the beach.

Back

Deposition

Front

Flood water pounds against a wall and wears it down. Options: Weathering, Erosion, Deposition

Back

Weathering

Front

Wind blowing sand from one location to another.

Back

Erosion

Front

Layers of sediment forming at the bottom of the ocean.

Back

Deposition

Front

Rainwater enters the cracks of a rock, freeze, and causes the rock to break apart. Options: Weathering, Erosion, Deposition

Back

Weathering

Front

The soil from a hillside is washed away by rain.

Back

Erosion

Front

What process occurs when sand is dropped and forms sand dunes when the wind stops blowing?

Back

Deposition

Front

Fast running water causes rocks to hit one another breaking them into smaller rocks.

Back

Weathering