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Weathering =

Weathering =. The breaking down of rock into smaller pieces by wind, water, and ice. Erosion -. Process by which weathered rock is picked up and moved by wind, water, and ice. Deposition +. Eroded rock that is dropped in a new place by wind, water, or ice. Landform.

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Weathering =

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  1. Weathering = • The breaking down of rock into smaller pieces by wind, water, and ice

  2. Erosion - • Process by which weathered rock is picked up and moved by wind, water, and ice.

  3. Deposition + • Eroded rock that is dropped in a new place by wind, water, or ice.

  4. Landform • Feature of the Earth’s surface • Examples: mountains, valleys, hills, dunes, oceans, rivers, plateaus, etc.

  5. Glacier • A huge formation of ice that moves slowly over land

  6. Sand Dune • Hills formed by blowing sand

  7. Sediment • Very small particles formed by wind, water, and ice

  8. Valley • A low area of land between hills or mountains

  9. Canyon • A deep river valley with steep sides

  10. Delta • Triangle shaped landform where sediment deposits at the mouth of a river

  11. volcano • An opening in Earth’s crust through which lava and ash erupt

  12. Earthquake • Movement or vibrations of Earth’s crust due to plates shifting

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