Weathering and Erosion

Front

What is weathering?

Back

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

Front

What is erosion?

Back

Erosion is the movement of weathered rock and soil from one place to another by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.

Front

What causes sand dunes to shift position?

Back

Sand dunes shift position primarily due to the action of wind.

Front

What role does water play in weathering?

Back

Water can cause weathering by freezing and thawing, which breaks rocks apart, and by dissolving minerals in rocks.

Front

How do plants contribute to weathering?

Back

Plants contribute to weathering by growing roots that can break apart rocks and by producing acids that can dissolve minerals.

Front

What is deposition?

Back

Deposition is the process where eroded materials are dropped off in a new location, forming new landforms.

Front

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Back

Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken pieces to a new location.

Front

How does wind cause erosion?

Back

Wind causes erosion by picking up and carrying away loose particles of sand and soil from one place to another.

Front

What is sediment?

Back

Sediment is small pieces of rock, soil, and organic material that have been broken down by weathering and moved by erosion.

Front

What natural forces can cause erosion?

Back

Natural forces that can cause erosion include water, wind, ice, and gravity.