Weathering and Erosion

Weathering and Erosion

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Science

5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is erosion?

Back

Erosion is the process that picks up and moves weathered rocks and soil from one place to another.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a glacier?

Back

A glacier is an enormous mass of ice moving over land, causing weathering of rock and soil.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are sand dunes an example of?

Back

Sand dunes are an example of deposition.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is weathering?

Back

Weathering is the breaking down of Earth’s crust into smaller and smaller pieces.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes weathering when wind blasts sand at rock?

Back

This process is called weathering.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is deposition?

Back

Deposition is the process by which water, ice, wind, or gravity deposits rock sediments and soil in a new place.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role does gravity play in erosion?

Back

Gravity helps move fragments of rock and soil downhill, contributing to erosion.

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