Weathering, Erosion, & Deposition

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What is the process in which sediment settles out of water or wind?

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Deposition

Front

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

Back

Weathering

Front

What do we call the movement of rock fragments from one place to another?

Back

Erosion

Front

What was sand before it was broken down?

Back

Rock

Front

What natural forces can cause erosion?

Back

Wind, water, ice, and gravity

Front

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Back

Weathering breaks down rocks; erosion moves them.

Front

What is sediment?

Back

Small pieces of rock and minerals that have been broken down.

Front

How does wind contribute to weathering?

Back

Wind can blast sand at rocks, breaking them down.

Front

What is an example of deposition?

Back

Sand settling at the bottom of a river.

Front

What role does gravity play in erosion?

Back

Gravity pulls rock fragments downhill, causing erosion.