Weathering and Erosion

Water, wind, gravity, ice, plants are all part of this kind of weathering.

The process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface is called

Wind blowing sand from one location to another

Wind blowing sand from one location to another is called

Water getting into cracks, freezing, and breaking the rocks or pavement apart

The process by which water, ice, wind, or gravity moves weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

The iron in the stones of the Grand Canyon turn the color of red

Erosion caused by _______________ changes beaches and lakes

What is the wearing away or breaking down of rocks called?

What causes the greatest erosion effect on our beaches?

_____ is the process by which soil and sediment (weathered rock) are transported (moved) from one place to another by water, wind, glaciers, and gravity

Rain washing away soil from a hillside

Carbon dioxide in rainwater dissolves limestone.

Flood water pounding against a canyon wall and wearing it down is an example of

What is the process that picks up and moves weathered rocks?

When water, ice and wind move particles of rock and soil from one place to another?

When rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

The process of carrying away weathered bits of rocks is called

Muddy water being carried away by a fast-moving river is an example of

Flood waters moving soil from one location to another