Changes in Landscape Over Time

Front

Rocks that contain _________ can rust

Back

iron

Front

These are important to soil formation in cold climates

Back

lichens

Front

The process of eroded soil and bits of rock being dropped off in another place is called ________

Back

deposition

Front

Erosion and deposition are processes that change the shape of the ________

Back

land

Front

The action of rocks and sediments grinding against each other and wearing away surfaces is called ________

Back

abrasion

Front

What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

Back

weathering

Front

What do we call the movement of soil and rock from one place to another?

Back

erosion

Front

What is the term for the natural process that creates soil from rocks and organic matter?

Back

soil formation

Front

What are the large masses of ice that move slowly over land called?

Back

glaciers

Front

What is the term for the layer of loose material on the Earth's surface?

Back

soil