Weathering and Erosion

Front

What is the movement of sediment by water, ice, gravity, and wind?

Back

Erosion

Front

How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks?

Back

Freezing water expands cracks and breaks rocks.

Front

What is the process when rock breaks down into smaller rock and minerals?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the movement of weathered rocks by natural forces called?

Back

Erosion

Front

What is the term for the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering

Front

What natural force can cause erosion by moving sediment?

Back

Water, wind, and ice.

Front

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Back

Weathering is the breaking down of rocks; erosion is the movement of those broken pieces.

Front

What can cause rocks to weather through temperature changes?

Back

Freezing and thawing cycles.

Front

What is an example of mechanical weathering?

Back

Ice wedging.