Weathering and Erosion

Weathering and Erosion

Weathering

The breaking down of rocks and other materials on the Earth's surface.

Erosion

The process by which wind, water, ice, or gravity transports soil and sediment from one location to another

Poll

Which of these do you think can cause erosion?

• WIND

• WATER

• SUN

• GRAVITY

Deposition

Process in which sediment is laid down in new locations.

Gravity

A force that pulls objects toward the earth.

Sediment

small, solid pieces of material that come from rocks or living things

Landform

a natural feature of the earth's surface.