Name __________________________________________________ Date ______________________________________
What is it? Weathering, Erosion, or Deposition?
Weathering
Erosion
Deposition
DIRECTIONS:
Part 1: Using a sheet of paper, fold it so that
you have three columns like the example
below. Cut out the three squares to the right
and paste them at the top of each column.
Weathering Erosion Deposition
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Part 2: Cut out each square below and place
it in the box under the correct heading. Once
under the correct heading, paste the
characteristic onto your paper. Use the
definitions below to help with sorting.
• Weathering – The natural process of
rock and soil material being worn away.
• Erosion – The process of moving
rocks and soil downhill or into streams,
rivers, or oceans.
• Deposition – The accumulation or
laying down of matter by a natural
process, as in the laying down of
sediments in streams or rivers.
