Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Short Response

In your OWN words, define erosion. Give at least two examples of erosion from this passage and class lectures.

In your OWN words, define what weathering is. Give at least 2 examples of weathering from this passage and class lectures.

In your OWN words, define deposition. Using the passage, give one example of deposition.

Explain how erosion and deposition are different from one another. Use evidence from the passage to support your claim.

Explain the process of weathering, erosion, and deposition. How do these processes work together to create new landforms? (HINT: Ask yourself: which process comes first, second, and third).

BONUS: The image to the left shows sediments forming a river delta. Please answer the following questions using full sentences.

1. What process is being shown in the image? (weathering, erosion, or deposition?)

2. What do you think the sediments have experienced so far to get to this stage? (For example: Before the sediments ended at the river delta, they underwent the processe(s) of..."