Understanding Earth Processes and Changes

Front

What is the process by which water, ice, or wind removes and transports soil and rock?

Back

Erosion

Front

What evidence can be used to support the explanation of changes in a landscape over time?

Back

Fossils in rock layers

Front

What is the term for the gradual wearing away of rocks and soil by natural forces?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is a topographic map?

Back

A map that shows the elevation and terrain of an area using contour lines.

Front

What type of landform is created by the gradual erosion of a river?

Back

Canyon

Front

What are steep slopes at risk of?

Back

Landslides

Front

What is one way to reduce the impact of natural Earth processes on humans?

Back

Planting trees on hillsides.

Front

What is deposition in the context of Earth processes?

Back

The process by which eroded material is dropped off in a new location.

Front

What natural process can lead to the formation of deltas?

Back

Deposition of sediment by rivers as they enter a larger body of water.

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 materials.