Deposition Fun!
A kindergarten science worksheet to introduce the concept of deposition and how things settle down.
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Let's learn about deposition! Deposition is when sand, dirt, and rocks are carried by wind or water and then dropped in a new place. It's like things settling down. Follow the instructions for each activity.
1. When wind or water drops sand and dirt in a new place, it is called .
2. Small pieces of rock and dirt are called .
3. What happens to sand when the wind stops blowing?
It floats away.
It settles down.
It becomes water.
It flies to the moon.
Look at the picture below. It shows layers of different materials that have settled down over time. This is an example of deposition.
4. Draw a line from the word to the layer that looks like it would be at the bottom.
Heavy Rocks
Light Sand
5. Imagine you have a cup of water with sand and small pebbles. What will happen if you shake it and then let it sit still?
Draw what you think it will look like:
Explain what happened in your drawing: