Earth Science: Weathering, Erosion, Deposition and Landforms

A fast-moving river carries rocks downstream.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Waves dropping sand on the beach.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Tags

NGSS.4-ESS2-1

NGSS.4-PS4-1

Flood water pounds against a wall and wears it down.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Wind blowing sand from one location to another.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Layers of sediment forming at the bottom of the ocean.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Rainwater enters the cracks of a rock, freeze, and causes the rock to break apart.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The soil from a hillside is washed away by rain.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The process by which water, ice, wind, or gravity moves weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

• Weathering

• Erosion

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

How is physical weathering different from chemical weathering?

• Chemical weathering happens over much shorter time frame than physical weathering.

• Chemical weathering changes the chemical composition of rocks; physical weathering does not.

• Chemical weathering occurs only in tropical climates; physical weathering occurs only in cool climates.

• Chemical weathering occurs only in the mountains; physical weathering occurs only on flat land.

Fastest chemical weathering =

• colder, dry environments

• colder, humid environments

• hotter, dry environments

• hotter, humid environments