Weathering and Erosion

Front

What is the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces called?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is a large sheet of ice that moves slowly over land?

Back

Glacier

Front

What is the weathering of rock caused by ice freezing in the rocks' cracks?

Back

Frost wedging

Front

What is the weathering of rocks caused by the growth of tree roots?

Back

Tree root wedging

Front

What is the dropping off of eroded soil and bits of rock called?

Back

Deposition

Front

What process involves the movement of weathered rock and soil from one place to another?

Back

Erosion

Front

What is the term for the process of breaking down rocks through chemical reactions?

Back

Chemical weathering

Front

What is the process of wearing away rocks through friction and impact?

Back

Abrasion

Front

What is the term for the movement of sediment by wind, water, or ice?

Back

Transportation

Front

What is the process by which plants and animals contribute to weathering?

Back

Biological weathering