Rockin’ & Rollin’
What process breaks rock into smaller pieces?
— Weathering
What process moves weathered rock?
— Erosion
What process drops sediment in a new place?
— Deposition
What shaking happens when underground rock suddenly moves?
— Earthquake
What opening in Earth’s surface lets melted rock escape?
— Volcano
What is repeated freezing and thawing in rock cracks called?
— Ice wedging
What can pick up and move sand?
— Wind
Deposition: move or drop?
— Drop
What is a break in Earth’s crust called?
— Fault
What is melted rock below Earth’s surface called?
— Magma
What part of a plant can break apart rocks?
— Roots
What can rivers cut into land over time?
— Canyons
What shape is a delta often compared to?
— Triangle / fan
What force pulls objects toward Earth?
— Gravity
What does lava become when it cools?
— Solid rock
What can wind carry that helps wear down rock?
— Sand
What huge sheet of ice can erode land?
— Glacier
Deposition: move or drop?
— Drop
Are earthquakes constructive, destructive, or both?
— Both
Are volcanoes constructive, destructive, or both?
— Both
What three things can work together to weather rock?
— Wind, water, plants
What river carved the Grand Canyon?
— Colorado River
A glacier melting and leaving rock behind is an example of what?
Deposition
What is a sudden downhill movement of rock and soil called?
— Landslide
Repeated volcanic eruptions can build what landform?
— Mountain