Weathering, Erosion, & Deposition (U3 TCI)

The natural process of breaking down rock.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

The loosening and movement of weathered bits of rock or soil from one place to another.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

The settling of eroded material in a new place.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

During a storm, the force of raindrops falling on the ground loosens small bits of soil. This is called ...

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

When rainwater dries, it leaves behind ______________ that crumbles when you touch it. This is evidence of how Earth’s surface has changed.

• puddles

• water

• dried mud

Tags

NGSS.4-ESS2-1

Suddenly, there is a rainstorm! Water flows from the garden to the sidewalk, carrying bits of soil. This is...

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Select all of the living things...

• rocks

• animals

• plants

• wind

• humans

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

The different types of changes are weathering, erosion, and deposition. Water, _________, and living things can all cause these processes.

• water

• wind

• living things

• trees

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The different types of changes are weathering, erosion, and deposition. ________, wind,, and living things can all cause these processes.

• water

• wind

• living things

• trees

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The different types of changes are weathering, erosion, and deposition. Water, wind,, and ________________

• water

• wind

• living things

• trees

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4