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Weathering, Erosion and Deposition

Learning Target: I can tell the difference between the types of weathering, erosion, & deposition.
What is the difference between weathering and erosion? Weathering: The process that breaks down rock and other substances of Earths
surface. Erosion: Forces that carry away pieces of sediment left by weathering of rock; the transportation of sediment by wind, water, ice or
gravity.
Definition/ Cause /
Term/ Word
Description/Explanation
In my own Words/Understanding
Image/ Memory Clue
Mechanical / Physical Weathering

Chemical Weathering
Process of erosion: Mass land Movements
Landslides
Slump
Creep
How does a river cause weathering? (River Erosion)
V-shaped valleys
U-shaped valley
Meanders
What is river deposition?
Deltas
Sink hole
How does deposition occur?
Dunes
Levee
Loess
Floodplains
Oxbow Lakes
Alluvial fans