Weathering, Erosion, and Plant Life Cycles

Front

What is weathering?

Back

Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces.

Front

What is erosion?

Back

Erosion is the movement of soil and rock from one place to another, often caused by wind or water.

Front

What can cause weathering?

Back

Weathering can be caused by water, wind, temperature changes, and plants.

Front

What is a life cycle?

Back

A life cycle is the series of stages that a living thing goes through from the beginning of its life to the end.

Front

What do flowering plants start as?

Back

Flowering plants begin their life cycle as seeds.

Front

How do plants help prevent erosion?

Back

Plants help prevent erosion by holding the soil in place with their roots.

Front

What is the role of water in weathering?

Back

Water can cause weathering by freezing and expanding in cracks of rocks, breaking them apart.

Front

What is a habitat?

Back

A habitat is the natural environment where a plant or animal lives.

Front

What is milkweed?

Back

Milkweed is a plant that is important for monarch butterflies as it is where they lay their eggs.

Front

True or False: Erosion happens faster when there are fewer plants.

Back

True.