Weather and Erosion

What is weathering?

• The process of building up new landforms.

• The process of something breaking down over time due to exposure to elements.

• The movement of rocks, soil, and other materials by natural forces.

• The rapid change in landforms due to sudden events like floods.

What is erosion?

• The process where rocks and soil are broken down into smaller pieces.

• The process where rocks, soil, and other materials are moved and changed by natural forces.

• The formation of new landforms through volcanic activity.

• The slow process of rocks becoming smooth and flat.

How does wind contribute to weathering?

• By freezing and expanding in cracks in rocks.

• By carrying tiny bits of rock and soil that rub against landforms.

• By dissolving rocks with acidic compounds.

• By creating large waves that crash against shorelines.

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What types of landforms can be created or shaped by water erosion?

• Volcanoes and plateaus.

• Sand dunes and deserts.

• Canyons and hills.

• Glaciers and ice caps.