Examples of Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

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What is Weathering?

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Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces through natural forces like wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is Erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another by natural forces such as wind or water.

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What is Deposition?

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Deposition is the process where materials are dropped or settled in a new location after being transported by wind, water, or ice.

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Example of Weathering: Flood waters pound against a wall.

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This is an example of weathering because the force of the water breaks down the wall.

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Example of Weathering: Water entering cracks in rocks, freezing, then thawing.

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This is weathering because the freezing and thawing process expands and contracts the rock, causing it to break apart.

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Example of Erosion: Wind blowing sand from one place to another.

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This is erosion because the wind carries sand away from its original location.

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Example of Erosion: Rainwater carrying away soil from a hill.

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This is erosion as the rainwater washes away soil, moving it to a different area.

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Example of Weathering: Wind blasting sand at rock and carving out arches.

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This is weathering because the wind erodes the rock, creating shapes like arches.

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What causes Weathering?

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Weathering is caused by natural elements such as water, ice, temperature changes, and biological activity.

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What causes Erosion?

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Erosion is caused by natural forces like wind, water flow, and ice movement.