Weathering & Erosion

Weathering & Erosion

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Science

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is weathering?

Back

Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces through natural forces like wind, water, and temperature changes.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is erosion?

Back

Erosion is the movement of weathered rock and soil from one place to another, often caused by water, wind, or ice.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes a mudslide?

Back

A mudslide is caused by heavy rain or melting snow that saturates the ground, making it unstable and allowing mud to flow downhill.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do rivers shape the land?

Back

Rivers shape the land by eroding the soil and rocks along their banks, creating valleys and riverbeds.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role does ice play in weathering?

Back

Ice can cause weathering by freezing in cracks of rocks, expanding, and breaking the rocks apart.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main agent of erosion?

Back

Water is the main agent of erosion, as it can carry away soil and rocks through rivers, rain, and waves.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the effect of sunlight on rocks?

Back

Sunlight can cause rocks to expand and contract, leading to cracks and weathering over time.

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