Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

Front

What is the process by which soil and sediment are transported from one place to another?

Back

Erosion

Front

What happens when rocks on Earth's surface break apart or change without moving?

Back

Weathering

Front

What process may change the Earth’s surface by forming new land features over time?

Back

Deposition

Front

What occurs when eroded materials stop moving and begin to build up?

Back

Deposition

Front

What are the small broken down pieces of rock called?

Back

Sediment

Front

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

Back

Weathering

Front

What natural forces can cause erosion?

Back

Water, wind, glaciers, and gravity.

Front

What is the difference between erosion and deposition?

Back

Erosion is the movement of materials, while deposition is the accumulation of materials.

Front

What is an example of weathering?

Back

Frost wedging, where water freezes in cracks of rocks and breaks them apart.

Front

How does vegetation affect erosion?

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Vegetation helps to hold soil in place, reducing erosion.