Slow Changes to Land

Front

What is the process called when weathered rocks and materials are moved around?

Back

Erosion

Front

What kind of change do glaciers, rivers, and weather cause when they create canyons and valleys?

Back

Slow change

Front

Which of the following can cause weathering? (wind, water, ice, all of these)

Back

All of these

Front

How does weathering usually happen? (quickly, slowly)

Back

Slowly

Front

What type of change is erosion when it moves rock and soil from one place to another? (fast, slow)

Back

Slow change

Front

What is weathering?

Back

The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces.

Front

What is erosion?

Back

The process of moving weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

Front

Name one natural force that can cause erosion.

Back

Water

Front

What is a canyon?

Back

A deep valley with steep sides, often formed by erosion.

Front

What is a valley?

Back

A low area of land between hills or mountains, often formed by erosion.