What do you mean by Weathering? What happens over time?
The object breaks down into smaller pieces. It physically changes which can be noticed by is shape, texture and other features.
What does Erosion Mean?
Erosion is the process of moving material like sand and rocks from one location to another.
What type of waether changes the Earth's Surface?
Sunlight (like side walk), Water ( river like grand canyon). Wind ( like Mushroom rock)
What happens if water freezes in a container?
Water Expands. If water is in a container and allowed to freeze it can either change the shape of that container after expanding or crack the container
What happens when wind sweeps the sand and throws it on a rock?
The sand will act like sandpaper and scrape the rock. Over time the total shape of the rock changes
What does Deposition mean?
After pieces of the Earth are carried by erosion they are deposited somewhere else. Deposition means to deposit things somewhere else.
What happens when water flows on rocks?
1) Shapes the rock 2) Makes it smooth 30 Can make a Canyon
What are Mudslides?
A large amount of mud mixed with water that slides down a mountain due to gravity. It usually causes damage and destruction.
What are the things that can cause weathering?
Sunlight, Wind, Water and Ice
Explain how the Grand Canyon was formed?
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