Weathering, Erosion, & Deposition Assignment 2

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

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

Processes by which rock, sand, and soil are broken down and carried away.

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

Process in which water, wind, ice or gravity build up the Earth's surface by dropping sediment in new locations.

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

Which process is breaking down and/or wearing away of Earth materials?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

Which process results in wind or water forming beaches, barrier islands, & sand bars?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

Which process occurs when gravity's downward pull on sediment is greater?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

Which process is the movement of weathered materials?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

Which process can be mechanical or chemical?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

Which process is the movement by water, wind, ice or gravity?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

Which process is where there is no movement of sediment? It is the piling of sediment.

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition