Differences between Weathering, Erosion and, Deposition Flashcards
1
Q
What is weathering?
A
The breaking down of minerals and rocks into smaller pieces.
2
Q
2 examples of elements that can cause weathering.
A
Wind and Water.
3
Q
What is erosion?
A
Erosion is the moving of rocks and soil (sediments) from one place to another.
4
Q
What is Deposition?
A
Deposition is the transfer of minerals, soil, and rock sediments that would drop or be deposited to a new place
5
Q
What are the 5 agents of deposition and erosion?
A
gravity, water (rivers), glaciers (moving ice), sea waves, and wind.
6
Q
Features of erosion and deposition along a river course
A
Highland, upper, middle, lower, lowland, mouth.
