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Science: Weathering and Erosion - Lesson 1

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What is weathering?

It is the dropping of sediment by wind, water, ice or gravity.

It is the process by which water, ice, wind, or gravity move pieces of rock and soil.

It is the process where rock is dissovled, worn away, or broken down into small pieces.

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The movement of sediment from one place to another is the process of...

Erosion

Weathering

Deposition

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3.

What are the FOUR main causes of weathering? (PICK ALL 4 that apply)

Fire

Ice

People

Water

Wind

Plant roots

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The dropping of sediment by wind, water, ice or gravity is known as...

Erosion

Deposition

Weathering

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What happens to a rock that has rainwater entering its cracks and freezing?

It will form together

It will create a hole in the middle

It will crack

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What are sediments?

Water

Plants

Crushed rocks and rubble

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True or False: Erosion ALWAYS takes a very long time to happen.

True

False

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When wind dies down or stops blowing, _______________________ happens.

There will be a crack in the Earth.

New landforms can be created from the deposited material.

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What process involves the breaking of rocks overtime due to water, ice, wind or gravity?

Weathering

Eriosion

Deposition

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What process is taking place when moving water is carrying away small pieces of rock?

Weathering

Eriosion

Deposition