Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

Front

The movement of rock/Earth material from one place to another is called _____________.

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Erosion

Front

The dropping of sediment moved by water, wind and ice is called _______________.

Back

Deposition

Front

The process by which earth’s surface is broken down into smaller pieces is called _____________.

Back

Weathering

Front

What is a major land feature formed through weathering and erosion by the Colorado River?

Back

Grand Canyon

Front

A rock in a river is slowly made smooth by passing water. What process had occurred here? Options: Weathering, Erosion, Deposition

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Weathering

Front

How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks?

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expands cracks and breaks rocks.

Front

Over long periods of time, deposition may change the Earth’s surface by _____.

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forming new land features.

Front

How did the cliff near the ocean form?

Back

Ocean waves washed away rock.

Front

How do plants weather rocks?

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When roots grow into cracks of rocks and expand, the rock breaks.

Front

A delta is formed by the action of: weathering, erosion, deposition, condensation

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deposition