Weathering Erosion Deposition Review

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Fragments of weathered rocks are known as ____.

Back

sediments

Front

The process of carrying away weathered bits of rocks is called ____.

Back

erosion

Front

This delta is a landform created by sediment being dropped where the river meets the ocean. This is an example of ____.

Back

deposition

Front

This arch was created by pieces of rock being washed away by the waves. This is an example of ____.

Back

erosion

Front

Weathering is the MOVING of rocks. True or False?

Back

False

Front

What is weathering?

Back

The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces without moving them.

Front

What is erosion?

Back

The process of moving weathered rock and soil from one location to another.

Front

What is deposition?

Back

The process where sediments are dropped off in a new location.

Front

Name one example of weathering.

Back

Frost wedging, where water freezes in cracks of rocks and expands.

Front

Name one example of erosion.

Back

Water flowing in a river carrying away soil and rocks.