Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition
Explore the processes of weathering, erosion, and deposition and their impact on Earth's surface with this Grade 4 science worksheet.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
1. The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces is called .
2. The movement of weathered rock material from one place to another is called .
3. When eroded materials are dropped in a new location, it is called .
4. Rivers and oceans are powerful agents of that can carry away large amounts of sediment.
5. Freezing and thawing of in cracks can cause rocks to break apart.
1. Which of the following is an example of weathering?
A river carrying sand downstream
Wind blowing sand onto a dune
Rain dissolving a rock over time
A landslide moving rocks down a hill
2. What is formed when wind or water drops sediment in a new location?
Weathering
Erosion
Deposition
Sedimentation
1. Weathering, erosion, and deposition always happen very slowly over millions of years.
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False
2. Wind can cause both erosion and deposition.
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False
1. Look at the image below. Describe what processes of weathering, erosion, and/or deposition you see happening.
2. Give an example of how plants can cause weathering.