WED Word Association

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Weathering

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The process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces through natural processes such as wind, water, and chemical reactions.

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Erosion

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another, often by wind, water, or ice.

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Deposition

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The process in which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass, often occurring after erosion.

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Abrasion

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A type of weathering that occurs when rocks and particles are worn away by friction and contact with other materials.

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Acid Rain

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Rain that has been made acidic by pollutants in the atmosphere, which can lead to increased weathering of rocks.

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Wind Erosion

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Erosion that occurs when wind removes surface materials, often affecting dry and sandy areas.

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Water Erosion

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Erosion caused by the movement of water, which can lead to the formation of rivers, valleys, and canyons.

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Glacial Erosion

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Erosion caused by the movement of glaciers, which can carve out valleys and shape landscapes.

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Sediment

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Small particles of rock and soil that are transported by erosion and can be deposited in new locations.

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Landform

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A natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, and plains, shaped by weathering and erosion.