Define it
Which of the following describes weathering?
Rocks and sediment break apart into smaller pieces
Which of the following is a result of deposition by wind?
What is Sand dune
How does gravity cause rocks to erode?
What is it that pulls sediment down the sides of mountains
What is an earthquake?
Which region has cacti and very little rainfall?
Southwest Desert
What are little pieces of broken rock called?
Which of the following processes describe this event?
A river carving out a canyon by carrying away sediment
What is erosion?
How does ice contribute to the weathering process?
It can widen the cracks in rocks, called Ice Wedging
What natural hazard can happen after an underwater earthquake?
What is a tsunami?
Which region has tall grasses and open plains?
Central Plains Grassland
If sediment is not being eroded, then it cannot be:
Deposited
Waves crashing against a cliff, causing rocks to break off and fall, is an example of
Weathering
As a river quickly flows, it carries many rocks and sediment. These rocks and sediment scrape against each other. How will they change over time?
What is They will get smaller.
They increase in height near shore.
which region has many trees and changing seasons?
Eastern temperate forest
What is erosion?
The movement of rocks, soil, or sediment
What two earth processes form a sand dunes?
Erosion and deposition
What animal did we learn about that causes erosion by digging?
A meerkat
What natural hazard is caused by gravity pulling rocks and soil downhill?
What is a landslide?
Which region has evergreen trees and lots of rainfall?
Pacific Northwest forest
What tool helps scientists detect earthquakes and volcanic activity?
What is a seismometer?
How do glaciers change the earth's surface over time?
Glaciers slowly move and scrape rocks and soil, causing erosion and forming U-shaped valleys.
Are weathering, erosion, and deposition similar in any way?
Yes, because they all change the Earth’s surface
What is one hazard caused by volcanic eruptions?
How does rainfall affect living things in a region?
It affects the plants and animals that can survive there.