Weathering and Erosion

Front

The process by which rocks and other surfaces are broken down.

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Weathering

Front

The process by which rocks, soil, and other weathered earth materials are moved from one place to another.

Back

Erosion

Front

A glacier sliding down a hill.

Back

Erosion

Front

Rain washing away soil from a hillside.

Back

Erosion

Front

Water getting into cracks, freezing, and breaking the rock apart.

Back

Weathering

Front

Muddy water being carried away by a fast-moving river.

Back

Erosion

Front

A glacier breaking off pieces of rock in its path.

Back

Weathering

Front

Gravity pulling a rock down a hill.

Back

Erosion

Front

The freezing and thawing of water cracking pieces off a rock.

Back

Weathering

Front

Raindrops on a rock, eventually wearing it down.

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Weathering