Erosion starter

What is erosion?

• When rocks are broken down when they are moved along by water, wind or ice.

• When rocks are broken up by the action of water freezing.

• When rocks freeze after coming out of a volcano.

• When rocks melt.

When rocks are eroded what shape do they become?

• Smooth and rounded

• Sharp and pointed

• Flat

• They could be any shape

What may transport rocks - select ALL the correct answers

• Rivers and streams

• Glaciers

• Wind

True or False

Molten rock under the ground is called magma

• True

• False

True or False

Molten rock above the ground is called lava

• True

• False