Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition
This worksheet covers the fundamental concepts of weathering, erosion, and deposition, exploring their definitions, types, and impacts on Earth's surface.
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Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. Which process involves the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces?
Erosion
Deposition
Weathering
Compaction
2. What is the primary agent of erosion that forms V-shaped valleys?
Wind
Glaciers
Water
Gravity
3. The process of involves the movement of weathered materials from one location to another.
4. When water freezes in cracks of rocks, it expands and breaks the rock apart. This is an example of weathering.
5. Sediment carried by a river is eventually laid down in a new location, a process known as .
6. Explain the difference between physical weathering and chemical weathering. Provide an example of each.
7. Deposition always occurs at higher elevations.
True
False
8. Wind is an agent of both erosion and deposition.
True
False
9. Observe the image below. Describe how weathering, erosion, and deposition are evident in the formation of this landform.
Match each term on the left with its correct description on the right.
10. Weathering
a. The process of dropping sediment in a new location.
11. Erosion
b. The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces.
12. Deposition
c. The movement of weathered materials from one place to another.