Weathering
the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces
What is weathering?
transporting of sediments across Earth’s surface
What is erosion?
The sphinx can be found in this country
What is Egypt?
likely to cause weathering of both sand and rock in Egypt over time
What is wind?
by seeping into cracks in rocks and then freezing. When it freezes it expands, which can crack and weather the rock.
What is erosion by water and ice?
3-D monuments shaped like triangles that can be found in Egypt
What are pyramids?
Two things that can cause cracks in rock formations over time
What are ice and plants?
It can suspend particles in the air and may carry the particles over great distances.
What is erosion by wind?
four different types of weathering
What are wind, plants, moving water and ice?
It occurs where the sea meets land and it changes the shape of beaches over time.
What is erosion by waves?