Weathering vs. Erosion Worksheet

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📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

Success criteria

I can choose the correct definitions of weathering and erosion and identify examples of each.

Differentiation (support): Read questions aloud; highlight key words (break, move, transport).

Differentiation (challenge): Explain why each incorrect option is wrong in one sentence.

Extension: Think of a local example of erosion to bring to class.

1. What is weathering?

The breaking down of rocks in the same place (no movement)

The movement of sediment from one place to another

The building up of new rocks by lava

2. Which best describes erosion?

Removal and transport of rock or soil by wind, water or ice

A chemical change that makes rock softer

Rocks breaking into smaller pieces but staying in the same place

3. Which is an example of mechanical (physical) weathering?

Freeze–thaw splitting of rock in cold weather

Acid rain dissolving limestone

A river carrying sand downstream

4. Check all that apply: Which processes can cause erosion?

Wind

Plant roots growing and breaking rock

Glaciers

Running water (rain runoff, rivers)

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Activities

Success criteria

I can write a clear sentence that compares weathering and erosion, label a simple diagram, and give accurate examples.

Differentiation (support): Use word bank: weathering, erosion, transport, break down.

Differentiation (challenge): Include the agent (wind, water, ice, roots, chemical) in each example.

Extension: Design a short experiment to show erosion and predict the result.

5. In one sentence, explain the main difference between weathering and erosion:

6. Draw and label a simple diagram showing one example of weathering and one example of erosion (show where rock is broken and where it moves):

7. Give one example of chemical weathering and one example of erosion. Write each on its own line:

Optional Extension Activity

8. Plan a quick experiment: How would you show water erosion using a tray, soil and a watering can? Write your method and your prediction:

Weathering vs. Erosion Worksheet

Weathering vs. Erosion Worksheet

📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

Success criteria

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Activities

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Optional Extension Activity

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