What is the main difference between weathering and erosion?

Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion moves the broken-down material.

Which of the following is an example of physical weathering?

Water freezing in a crack in a rock and breaking it apart.

Acid rain dissolving limestone is an example of chemical weathering.

Flowing water can weather rocks by wearing down sharp edges and can erode material by carrying away soil and rock particles.

Plant roots can grow into cracks in rocks and break them apart, while animals can dig and tunnel, breaking up rock and soil.

6th GradeScience60 min

aligned to Ngss Ms-ess2-1

I can describe the difference between weathering and erosion.

11 min

Weathering, Erosion, & Deposition

MAD GARDEN Science

12 min

Key concepts students will learn:

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks into sediments, while erosion is the transportation or removal of sediments by wind, water, or ice.
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Physical weathering breaks down rocks into smaller pieces without changing their composition, while chemical weathering changes the rock's chemical makeup.
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Deposition occurs when sediments are dropped in a new location by water, ice, or wind, creating landforms like deltas and sand dunes.

18 min

12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

5 min

“Describe the key difference between weathering and erosion. Use an example from the video to illustrate each process.”

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