Weathering and Erosion: Crash Course Kids #10.2

What is a landform?

• A type of animal that lives on land.

• A natural feature on Earth's surface.

• A building made by people.

• A large body of water.

What is the process called when rocks and other parts of Earth's surface are broken down into smaller pieces?

• Erosion

• Building

• Weathering

• Growing

Which of these can cause mechanical weathering?

• Carbon dioxide

• Acids

• Plant roots

• Oxygen

How are weathering and erosion different?

• Weathering builds up rocks, while erosion breaks them down.

• Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion moves the broken pieces.

• Weathering only happens in water, while erosion only happens on land.

• Weathering changes rock color, while erosion changes rock shape.