Weathering & Erosion

This process wears away or breaks down rock.

• weathering

• erosion

This process moves sediment from land.

• weathering

• erosion

Chemical Weathering causes ___________ in rocks.

• deep pits or holes

• scratches

• designs

There are 2 basic types of weathering. What are they?

• chemical weathering

• physical weathering

• erosion

• sediment

Materials other than rocks can be weathered?

• true

• false

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What are the agents of weathering?

• wind

• water

• ice

• plants

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the STRONGEST agent of weathering?

• water

• ice

• wind

• plants

• Superman

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the STRONGEST agent of erosion?

• wind

• water

• ice (glaciers)

• gravity

• The HULK

_____________ takes place before erosion.

• Weathering

• Ice

• Sediment

• Mountains

_____________ moves small particles over GREAT DISTANCES.

• Wind

• Water

• Ice

• Gravity