SEEd 5.1.3 Weathering, Erosion, Deposition

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What is weathering?

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The process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.

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What is erosion?

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The process that moves bits of rock or soil from one place to another.

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What is deposition?

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The process where materials are dropped or settled in a new location, forming new land features.

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What is physical weathering?

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The process that breaks rocks apart without changing their chemical composition.

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What is chemical weathering?

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The process that changes the chemical composition of rocks, often leading to their breakdown.

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How do plants contribute to weathering?

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Plants weather rocks by growing roots into cracks, which can expand and break the rocks.

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What role do waves play in deposition?

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Waves can drop sand onto land, forming beaches through the process of deposition.

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What is an example of erosion?

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Water flowing over rocks and soil, carrying them away to a different location.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion moves the broken pieces to new locations.

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What can deposition create?

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Deposition can create new land features such as deltas, beaches, and sand dunes.