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Weathering Wonders

Explore how wind and water change rocks and land over time with this fun kindergarten science worksheet.

Kindergarten Science Earth & Space ScienceWeathering
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K-ESS2-1K-ESS3-2

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Weathering Wonders

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Look at the pictures and answer the questions. Weathering is when wind and water break down rocks and soil.

1. What makes rocks get smaller over a long, long time?

a

Playing with them

b

Wind and water

c

Eating them

d

Sleeping on them

2. The   can blow tiny bits off rocks.

3. The   can make rocks smooth by washing over them.

4. Look at the picture below. What do you see happening to the cliff?

Erosion Weathering Cliff

5. Weathering happens very fast, like in one day.

T

True

F

False

6. Rain can help break down big rocks into smaller pieces.

T

True

F

False

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

wind
water
rocks

7. Weathering breaks down   into smaller pieces.

8. The   can push sand and dirt around.

9. Flowing   can carry away small bits of land.