Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition
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Objective
I can describe how weathering, erosion, and deposition change the Earth’s surface.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Weathering is when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by forces like water, wind, and ice.
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Erosion is like nature's moving truck, transporting pieces of rock across landscapes by forces such as wind, rain, and ice.
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Deposition occurs when pieces of rock and soil settle down in a new place, like how wind forms sand dunes in the desert.
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Practice
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What is the name of the process where rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?
Explain how water can cause weathering. Give an example.
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Exit ticket
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“Name one way that water can cause weathering. Then, name one way that water can cause erosion.”
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