Three different Earth processes are shown below. Match each term to its definition.

Question

erosion
deposition
weathering
the carrying away of soil and
rock by wind, glaciers,
or flowing water
arrowBoth
the settlement of eroded soil or
other sediments out of the wind,
water, or ice that was carrying it
arrowBoth
the breakdown of rocks into
smaller rocks or sediment
arrowBoth

Answer 1

Here are the terms matched to their definitions:

1. Erosion: the carrying away of soil and rock by wind, glaciers, or flowing water.

2. Deposition: the settlement of eroded soil or other sediments out of the wind, water, or ice that was carrying it.

3. Weathering: the breakdown of rocks into smaller rocks or sediment.