Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition
Explore the processes of weathering, erosion, and deposition and their impact on Earth's surface at a Grade 5 level.
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Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition
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1. What is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces called?
Erosion
Deposition
Weathering
Compaction
2. Which of the following is an example of erosion?
Rain freezing in cracks of rocks
Wind carrying away sand from a dune
Sediments settling at the bottom of a river
Plant roots growing into rock cracks
3. The dropping of eroded sediments in a new location is called .
4. Water, wind, and ice are all agents of .
5. Weathering always involves movement of rock material.
True
False
6. A delta at the mouth of a river is formed by deposition.
True
False
7. Look at the image below. Describe what processes are happening to the cliff.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
8. When water freezes in rock cracks, expands, and breaks the rock, it is called .
9. The force that pulls weathered rock and soil downhill is .
10. Small pieces of rock, sand, and soil are known as .