Weathering & Erosion

Erosion and Weathering

Learning Intention

After this lesson I will be able to...

• Explain the difference between weathering and erosion.

• Explain how the hydrosphere interacts and affects the geosphere.

Weathering is like nature's way of breaking down big rocks into smaller pieces over time. Imagine a big rock outside. Sunlight, rain, wind, and even ice can all work together to slowly wear away the rock. It's as if the rock is getting a bit crumbly.

It's like nature giving rocks a little makeover by breaking them into smaller bits.

​Weathering

Multiple Choice

Weathering is _____

• all the gases on earth.

• what the day will be like: rain, cloudy, sunny, etc.

• breaking down big rocks into smaller pieces over time.

• deciding weather you want to do one thing over the other.

Erosion is like nature's way of moving soil and rocks around. Imagine a little river or stream. When the water flows, it can pick up tiny bits of dirt and small pieces of rocks. It's like the water is giving them a little ride downstream. This moving and carrying away of dirt and rocks by the water is what we call erosion.

Erosion

Multiple Choice

The moving and carrying of soil and rocks by the water is called _____.

• evaporation

• weathering

• condensation

• erosion.

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Multiple Choice

Water can weather and ______ Earth's ______.

• evaporate, condensation.

• break, crust.

• erode, landforms.

Multiple Choice

How does running water affect soil and rocks?

• Running water evaporates into the atmosphere.

• Running water breaks down rocks into smaller pieces.

• Running water moves soil and rocks. It Reshapes landforms.

Open Ended

Write one thing you learned about weathering and erosion.

Learning Intention

The lesson has ended, I am able to...

• Explain the difference between weathering and erosion.

• Explain how the hydrosphere interacts and affects the geosphere.

Teachers, have students turn and talk with their elbow partners/ table members and explain the learning intentions. Students can share their discussions with the whole class.