Weathering and Erosion

Front

What is a surface feature of the earth's land?

Back

Landform

Front

What do we call plants that cover a particular area?

Back

Vegetation

Front

What is the term for the dropping off of eroded soil and bits of rock?

Back

Deposition

Front

What is the weathering of rocks caused by the growth of tree roots called?

Back

Tree root wedging

Front

What is the weathering of rock caused by ice freezing in the rocks' cracks?

Back

Frost wedging

Front

What is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the movement of soil and rock from one place to another called?

Back

Erosion

Front

What is the term for the process where water, wind, or ice carries away sediment?

Back

Erosion

Front

What do we call the material that is moved by erosion?

Back

Sediment

Front

What is the process of rocks being worn away by friction called?

Back

Abrasion