UNIT 6 REVIEW (Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition)

Erosion breaks apart rock particles, and weathering moves them.

Weathering breaks apart rock particles, and erosion moves them.

Weathering takes place only in harsh climates, such as deserts, and erosion takes place in moderate climates, such as forests.

 Erosion takes place only in harsh climates, such as deserts, and weathering takes place in moderate climates, such as forests.

The formation of sand dunes

The effects of weathering

The formation of deltas

Sediment erosion

That is the location of many dams that block the sediment.

The colder ocean water pushes the sediment away.

Animals are often at the mouth of the river and cause the sediment to stop.

The water from the river slows down, allowing the sediment to stop.

Wind or breeze to move the grains of sand

A large amount of rainfall to move grains of sand

A hot, sunny day

Weathering and erosion formed the cliffs.

Glaciers carved out the cliffs and beaches when they traveled down the coast.

Volcanoes erupted, and the lava formed cliffs that caused the waves to create beaches.

Earthquakes over time have broken down rock between the cliffs to form the beaches.

Deposition, caused by water, formed the beaches.

Glaciers carved out the cliffs and beaches (valleys) when they traveled down the coast (mountain).

Earthquakes