The process in which rocks are broken down is called ​ ​ ​ (a)  

• weathering
• erosion
• deposition

The process in which sediments are moved to a new location is called ​ (a)  

• erosion
• weathering
• deposition

The process in which sediments are dropped into a new location is called​ (a)  

• deposition
• weathering
• erosion

Match the following

• drops it

• deposition

• breaks it

• erosion

• takes it

• weathering

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True or False

Ice can cause weathering.

• True

• False

True or False

Plants can cause weathering.

• True

• False

True or False

Water can cause weathering.

• True

• False

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Do mountains last forever?

• Yes, they will remain the same size forever!

• No, mountains start as solid rock but break into smaller pieces that roll down the mountain.

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Fragments of weathered rocks are known as ____.

• sediments

• deposits

• limestones

• sandstones

What caused this rock to break apart?

• ice
• plant
• wind
• rain

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