Weathering
What is weathering?
the breaking apart of Earth's surface
What is deposition?
the deposit, or dropping off, of pieces of the Earth's surface, when pieces of earth (rock, soil) get put somewhere else
Give an example of weathering
cracks in pavement with plants, potholes, rust...
What is physical weathering?
the breaking down of Earth's surface through force
What word in deposition do we circle to help us remember what it does? Think of going to the bank $$$$
Deposit
Name two things that contribute to weathering, erosion, and deposition
Plants, wind, water, ice
What is chemical weathering?
the breaking down of Earth's surface with chemicals
Say one word that describes erosion
move, relocate, pick up, send
True or False: Freezing water (ice) can crack metal
True
Give an example of chemical weathering.
acid rain, rust
How can people cause erosion?
When they move land to build
Name two landforms that can be caused by erosion.
river, beach, sand dunes
Strong winds can causing smaller pieces of rock to bounce and roll along the ground is an example of _____
Erosion