4th Grade Earth Science

The materials that are carried by moving water are called ______.

How did boulders get to Ohio?

Land surrounded by water

The chemical and physical processes that breaks down rock on the Earth's surface.

A slowly moving mass or river of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow. 

Process in which sediment is left in a new location. 

A river moves onto flatter land and begins to reach the ocean, it deposits sediments and forms 

Landform formed by erosion and deposition

Processes by which rock, sand, and soil are broken down and carried away.

Is a hill of sand built by either wind or water flow.

The process of scraping or wearing away.

Broken-down rock material is carried from one place to another by moving water, wind, or ice?

When rock is broken down into smaller pieces, it is known as _______.

This appears when land above weathered rock sinks into the ground

The "Ring of Fire" is known for 

Deep valley with steep sides

A plant's _________ most often cause weathering of rocks.

What causes cracks in sidewalks during the winter?

Weathered, broken down pieces of rock

The Statue of Liberty used to be the color of a new penny.  Why is it green now?