Weathering, Erosion, DepositionThree words for three different stages, constantly confused.5th GradeRock is broken, moved, then dropped. Three stages, three words.1WEATHERINGRock is broken into smaller pieces where it stands. Ice, roots,rain, wind.2EROSIONThe pieces are carried away — by water, wind, ice or gravity.3DEPOSITIONThe pieces are dropped somewhere new, forming beaches, deltasand dunes.ONE RIVER, ALL THREEUpstream: weathering cracks the rockMidstream: erosion carries the sedimentAt the mouth: deposition builds the deltaWeathering breaks. Erosion moves. Deposition drops. Break, move,drop.Weathering, Erosion, Depositionwww.littleactivity.com

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Science · 5th Grade

Weathering, Erosion, Deposition

Three words for three different stages, constantly confused.

How to use it

Look at a riverbank: all three are happening at once, in different places.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
5th Grade
Ages
10–11
Subject
Science
Pages
1

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