Changes to Earth's Surface

little pieces of rock SCRAPING against other rocks caused by wind, water, or ice

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• abrasion

when wind, water, or ice MOVE soil and sediment to a new location

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• abrasion

the BREAKING DOWN of rocks and other materials on the earth's surface

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• abrasion

the buildup of land by DROPPING sediment and soil in a new location

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• abrasion

a TRIANGLE-SHAPED LANDFORM made of sediment at the intersection of a river and ocean

• landform

• delta

• mountain

• plateau

features on the surface of the Earth such as mountains, hills, oceans, etc.

• landform

• delta

• mountain

• plateau

energy released under Earth's surface that makes the ground shake or crack

• landslide

• delta

• earthquake

• volcano

How long does the weathering process take?

• days

• weeks

• months

• years

Which process is taking place when a river flows over the earth and carves out a hole in the surface?

• deposition

• weathering

• erosion

• a landslide

Which process causes sand dunes to form?

• erosion

• deposition

• weathering

• none of these