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?

Yes. 

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

Name an erosion process? 

A river moves smaller materials and becomes deeper.

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
Are erosion and weather dependent on one another? Explain
Yes- They both need to occur for the cycle to continue.
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. plants 5. temperature changes

300

Can weathering be stopped?

No

300

What is the purpose of this seawall?

The purpose of this seawall is to 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

Along the highway, large nets covered rocks from the top to the bottom of the surrounding hill. 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?

To prevent the movement or the ground.

400

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Weathering is the process of breaking parts of the earth down; Erosion is the movement of those broken pieces

500

Give an example of how weathering could be destructive.

Weathering may include violent storms, such as a hurricane, or flood. These events or occurences may have long lasting effects.

500

What slows down erosion?

Plants

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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