Weathering, erosion, deposition

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces or sediments.

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What is erosion?

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The movement of sediments from one location to another, often caused by wind, water, or ice.

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What is deposition?

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The process by which sediments are dropped or settled in a new location.

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What is chemical weathering?

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Weathering that involves the chemical alteration of minerals in rocks, often changing their composition and color.

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What is physical weathering?

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Weathering that breaks rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.

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What is biological weathering?

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Weathering caused by living organisms, such as plant roots growing into cracks in rocks.

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What is abrasion?

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The process of rocks and sediments wearing away due to friction and impact, often in fast-moving water.

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What is the role of water in erosion?

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Water can carry sediments away from their original location, shaping landscapes through erosion.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion moves the broken pieces to new locations.

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What is sediment?

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Small particles of rock and minerals that are created by weathering and can be transported by erosion.