Weathering, Erosion and Deposition

Front

What is the process by which water, ice, wind, or gravity moves weathered rock and soil from one place to another?

Back

Erosion

Front

What natural forces contribute to the process of erosion?

Back

Water, ice, wind, and gravity.

Front

What is the term for the breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Back

Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those weathered materials.

Front

What is a glacier?

Back

An enormous mass of ice moving over land, causing weathering of rock and soil.

Front

How do ocean waves contribute to the formation of cliffs?

Back

Ocean waves wash away rock, leading to the formation of cliffs.

Front

What is deposition in the context of erosion?

Back

Deposition is the process by which eroded materials are dropped off in a new location.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a fast change in Earth's surface: erosion, volcanic eruption, or earthquake?

Back

Erosion.

Front

What role does wind play in shaping landscapes?

Back

Wind can erode and deposit materials, forming features like sand dunes.

Front

What is a sand dune?

Back

A hill of sand formed by the wind.