Weathering
To break down of rock into smaller pieces
weathering
Large chunks of ice slowly moving over the land and picking up rocks and soil.
Ice Erosion
Causes the movement of rock and soil from one place to another by sliding.
Landslide
What are the 3 Forces that cause Erosion
Ice, Water and Wind
Soil is made up of -----
Weathered Rock, Decayed plants and Animal materials.
The Grand Canyon is caused by what 2 types or Weathering?
Water & Wind
Rain, Rivers and Ocean waves moving soil and rocks from one place to another.
Water Erosion
Forms new land with the build of rock
Volcano
Blowing sand is caused by what type of erosion
Wind
Rock fragments eventually become a part of the dirt or ________ (another word for dirt)
soil
The beach sand is formed how?
Water and wind breaks rocks and turns into sand
Strong winds blowing sand and soil from one place to another.
Wind Erosion
Creates large cracks in the Earth's surface and shifts the land
Earthquake
Glaciers is caused by what type or erosion.
Ice
Spread out or grow larger
Expand
Wind and water can cause rocks to wear down and break apart into _______ pieces.
smaller
The process by which soil and rock are moved from one place to another
Erosion
Spews gasses and molten rock
Volcano
Fast erosion is caused by what liquid
water
Sliding down or fast erosion of rock on the side of a mountain or cliff
landslides
Breaking down of rock from FROZEN water ________rocks and breaks the ground.
Expands
True or False - Wind, water and ice can all cause erosion.
True
True
Name 3 types of causes of Erosion
Ice, Wind & Water
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