Weathering & Erosion (2nd Grade)

Front

An avalanche is an example of which process?

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Erosion

Front

How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks?  The freezing water—

Back

expands cracks and breaks rocks.

Front

The process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface is called

Back

Weathering

Front

How did the cliff near the ocean form?

Back

Ocean waves washed away rock.

Front

What is the process that picks up and moves weathered rocks?

Back

Erosion

Front

What causes the greatest erosion effect on our beaches? Options: Waves, Gravity, Glaciers, Wind

Back

Waves

Front

Muddy water being carried away by a fast-moving river is an example of

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Erosion

Front

What is an enormous mass of ice moving over land, causing weathering of rock and soil?

Back

A glacier

Front

What is the wearing away or breaking down of rocks called?

Back

Weathering

Front

Are weathering and erosion the same thing?

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No, they are not the same.