Name     Weathering and Erosion

Choose the correct word for the following definitions:1 Weathering The breaking down of rock.2 Weathering Wearing away rock, stones and soil by rivers,

waves, the wind or glaciers.

3 WeatheringThe breakdown of rock and mineral particles into smaller particles by physical forces such as freeze

thaw.4 Weathering Where water gets into a crack in a rock, freezes,

expands and causes the rock to crack.

5 WeatheringWhere the surface of a rock is heated by the sun and therefore expands. Next the rock cools and

contracts so layers of the rock peel off.6 Weathering Another word for onion skin weathering.7 Weathering Where acids in rainwater dissolve minerals within a

rock.8 Weathering Where the action of plants and animals break down

a rock.9 Weathering Erosion due to the action of glaciers, which are like

rivers of ice.10 Weathering Erosion due to the action of rivers.11 Weathering Erosion due to the action of waves and tides.

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Decide which term best describes the process that is happening in these images:

Physical Weathering

Physical Weathering

Physical Weathering

Physical Weathering

Physical Weathering

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Physical Weathering

Key Geography Connections, David Waugh.

The cartoon above shows some gardeners who are trying to alter the garden by digging soil (erosion), moving it in a wheelbarrow (transportation), and dumping it somewhere else (deposition). The more energy they put into it the soil they can move.

How else could this be shown? Draw a simple labelled cartoon to show how it works.

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