Weathering
Erosion
Definitions
Guess what
Spitting the facts
100
What types of changes are included in the process of weathering? A. Chemical changes B. Physical changes C. Both
C. Both
100
Is erosion a natural process?
ExplainYes. Erosion is as natural as weathering is natural. Because of the 4 earth spheres.
100
What is Erosion?
the process of eroding by wind, water, ice, or even gravitational pull.
100
What comes first, weathering or erosion?
Weathering
100
Do humans have anything to do with weathering and or erosion? Explain
Yes, depending on how we take care of earth, earth will take care of us. Many storms occur based on how we take care of the water and air on earth.
200
After weathering occurs, what is left over from the rocks that have been broken down? Must name at least 2 things
dirt soil
200

Which of the following are erosion processes? A.Gravity erosion- Movement down a lope due of gravity. B.Water erosion- Erosion caused by either raindrops or heavy rain. C. Shoreline erosion- Occurs due to the action of currents and waves. D. Wind erosion- Movement of material by the wind.

(OR ALL THE ABOVE)

ALL THE ABOVE 

200
What is weathering?
Weathering is the process of breaking down and weakening sediments that will be moved by erosion.
200
What direction does erosion move earth materials?
Downward
200

How are erosion and weathering dependent on one another?

Weathering speeds up when new surfaces are exposed after erosion carries pieces away. Erosion is easier when rocks are broken into smaller parts.

300
The grand canyon is an example of what type of erosion?
by water
300
Erosion can be caused by what kind of weathering? Must be able to name at least 3
1. Wind 2. Ice 3. Water 4. Gravitational pull
300

Can weathering be stopped?

No.

300
On lakeshore drive one may notice the cement wall of steps that are between the road and lake Michigan. What is the purpose of this seawall?
The purpose of this seawall is to absorb the pouding waves and protect the coast behind it.
300
What pulls pieces of rock downhill to create a landslide?
Gravity
400
When my grandmothers house was built I remember the paint on the porch was white. Now it has chipped. What is this caused by?
Weathering
400
While driving along the highway in Pennsylvania I noticed huge rocks along the highway. Large nets covered these rocks and seemed to go from the top to the bottom. Were these nets put in place to stop weathering or erosion?
erosion
400
Can erosion be stopped?
no
400
A sloping restaurant on the grass puts a cement wall along the side of the building with large boulders. Why? A. To improve the view B. To keep the building from rolling C. They keep the soil in place D. They look nice
C
400

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Weathering is the process of breaking parts of the earth down. Erosion moves the elements of the earth that have been broken off.

500

Give an example of how weathering process could be destructive for humans.

Large scale weathering events (sometimes caused by natural disasters/storms) can make the ground unstable as it cracks and gives way, leading to flash floods, mudslides, avalanches, etc. 

500

Your school park was built on gravel. Your school park has closed because erosion has been happening. The swing set has begun to move forward and sunk into the ground. Suggest a way to stop the erosion

Plant grass to hold soil in place.

Replace the gravel with a heavier material or pave it. 

Cover the swing set to prevent rain from eroding the gravel.

500
As humans why is it important to understand weathering and erosion?
It is important to understand weathering and erosion, so that we can prevent or better prepare for weathering as well as make observations to compare to something we have seen before.
500
Why do plants need soil?
Holds plants in place.
500
What is deposition?
Deposition is when particles are carried by water, wind, ice, and deposited into a new location.
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