4th Grade Earth Science

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

The process of scraping or wearing away.

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

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

What causes cracks in sidewalks during the winter?

This appears when land above weathered rock sinks into the ground

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

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

Weathered, broken down pieces of rock

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

Land surrounded by water

The "Ring of Fire" is known for 

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

Deep valley with steep sides

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

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

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

Process in which sediment is left in a new location.