Name: _____________________________________

Hour:_______________

Weathering and Erosion

Directions: Answer questions 1-4 in complete sentences. 1. How does a large rock become a smaller rock? Describe at least one way this can be done.

2. How does sand end up on beaches?

3. Explain how landforms such as the Grand Canyon are formed.

4. What classifies a rock to be considered a sedimentary rock?

5. a. Put a check mark next to all sedimentary rocks listed below. _____ obsidian _____ basalt _____ granite _____ shale _____ sandstone _____ coal

b. Name the sediments that make up these sedimentary rocks. ______________________________________________________________________________ ________ Directions: Fill in the table for each term. 6. Science Term Weathering Erosion Have your heard of this term before? (Yes/No) Definition

Deposition