Chapter 3 - Geog Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Denudation is | The constant wearing away of the earth's urface |
Weathering is | The break up of rocks into smaller pieces |
Erosion is | The carrying away of rock particles. This is caused by: 1. Moving water 2. Moving Wind 3. Moving Ice |
Deposition is | Dropping off of rock particles in a different area. |
The 2 types of weathering are | 1. Mechanical Weathering 2. Chemical Weathering |
Mechanical Weathering is | The break up of rocks into smaller pieces: This is caused by: 1.Frost 2.Sudden temperature change 3. plants and animals |
Chemical Weathering is | The dissolving of rocks into smaller pieces. This is caused by: 1. Rain |
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