Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

A deep gorge with steep sides that can be formed by moving water.

• Canyon

• Delta

• Depostion

• Glacier

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Sand piles that are caused by wind erosion and deposition.

• Volcano

• Earthquake

• Delta

• Sand Dune

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Small bits of weathered rock

• Weatherbits

• Sediments

• Deposited

• Erosion

A large piece of ice and rock that breaks free and slides down a hill, picking up rock and sediments.

• Earthquake

• Glacier

• Volcano

• Delta

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

_____________________ happens when rocks on Earth's surface break apart or change without moving anywhere.

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

_____________________ is the movement of soil and rock by wind, water, ice, and gravity.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

______________________ occurs when eroded materials stop moving and begin to build up.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

The Grand Canyon was caused by _____________________ erosion from the Colorado River.

• water

• wind

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which process describes a mudslide flowing down a steep hill?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which process describes rain washing away soil from a hill?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2