Weathering and Erosion

Front

After a sandstorm, sand falls from the air onto a sand dune.

Back

Deposition

Front

What is the agent of change after a sandstorm when sand falls from the air onto a sand dune?

Back

wind

Front

Water freezes and expands inside a rock, splitting the rock into pieces.

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the agent of change when water freezes and expands inside a rock, splitting the rock into pieces?

Back

ice

Front

A creek moves sediment downstream

Back

Erosion

Front

A creek moves sediment downstream. What is the agent of change? Options: water, wind, ice.

Back

water

Front

A river leaves sand and soil along the coast as it enters the ocean.

Back

Deposition

Front

What is the agent of change when a river leaves sand and soil along the coast as it enters the ocean? Options: water, wind, ice.

Back

water

Front

A breeze carries small rock particles away from a mountain

Back

Erosion

Front

What is the agent of change when a breeze carries small rock particles away from a mountain?

Back

wind