While Tectonic forces build the Earth’s surface up ____________________ forces wear the Earth’s surface down.

• Tectonic

• Volcanic

• Gradational

• Destructional

The different types of gradational forces are ... ?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

This gradational process is the breakdown or decay, but not removal, of rocks and minerals at or near the earth's surface. (Be careful with spelling)

This gradational process is when the land surface is worn down and debris is transported away. (Be careful with spelling)

This gradational process occurs when weathered and eroded material is laid down in a new location. (Be careful with spelling)

The agents of gradation include which of the following?

• wind

• water

• ice

• sunlight

• temperature

Which of the following can be a weathered landform?

• river valleys

• arches

• beaches

Which of the following can be an erosional landform?

• river valleys

• arches

• beaches

Which of the following can be depositional landforms?

• river valleys

• arches

• beaches

What is the name of this well known local weathered landform

• Mt Katoomba

• The Sisters

• Three Sisters

• Orphan Rock