Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

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6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is Erosion?

Back

The process of moving sediment by wind, water, ice, or gravity.

2.

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Front

What is Weathering?

Back

Any process that breaks down rocks without changing their chemical composition.

3.

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Front

What is Mechanical Weathering?

Back

A type of weathering that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces without altering their chemical structure.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Deposition?

Back

The process in which eroded sediment is dropped and added to a landform or land mass.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do glaciers contribute to erosion?

Back

Glaciers carve U-shaped mountain passes through the process of erosion.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to rocks in a river over time?

Back

Rocks grind along the bottom of a river, making them smooth through weathering.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Back

Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion moves the broken pieces away.

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