Weathering Erosion Deposition
This is the process of breaking apart rock into smaller pieces.
What is weathering?
This is the process when water turns into vapor due to the sun's energy.
What is evaporation?
This region of Texas is known for its flat, open land.
What is the Great Plains?
This term describes the movement of sediment from one place to another.
What is erosion?
This process in the water cycle occurs when water vapor cools and forms clouds.
What is condensation?
This region has a strong economy based on the oil and natural gas industry.
What is the Central Plains?
This happens when sediment settles in a new location.
What is deposition?
This is happening when water falls from the sky as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
What is precipitation?
Name one characteristic of the Mountains and Basins region.
What are steep canyons or rocky landforms?
Describe two processes that can change the Earth's surface.
Weathering and Erosion can create holes or paths in the land.
What role does the sun play in the water cycle?
The sun provides energy for evaporation.
This Texas region has the most rainfall.
What is the Coastal Plains?
Which of the following is an example of erosion?
A) Ice melting
B) Water moving sand
C) Plants breaking rock
B) Water moving sand
Which statement is true about water in the water cycle?
A) Water is lost and not reused.
B) Water is constantly recycled.
B) Water is constantly recycled.
If a family wants to start a cactus farm, this is the city they should move to (due to its little rainfall).
What is El Paso?