What is weathering?
Breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.
Moving rocks from one place to another.
Making rocks shine and colorful.
Creating new rocks from magma.
Changing the temperature of rocks.
What causes erosion?
Rain making rocks heavier to stay put.
Rocks growing larger over time.
Plants preventing soil movement.
Wind, water, or ice moving soil and rocks.
Temperature changes hardening the soil.
Which is an example of mechanical weathering?
Plants absorbing nutrients from rocks.
Chemical reactions changing rock composition.
Rust forming on metal items.
Rocks turning into sand due to heat.
Ice freezing in rock cracks.
What is a result of erosion?
Loss of soil and landscape change.
Increased rock sizes over time.
Creation of new mountains rapidly.
More trees growing in an area.
Water becoming cleaner and clearer.