Lesson 4 geography

What is weathering

It is a natural force that

breaks down rock into smaller particles

by way of heat, water, wind, or even

other living things.

What is Erosion

It occurs after weathering and is

the process of bits of rock and earth to

be carried away.

What is deposition

It is the end result of erosion,

when the bits of rock and earth are

deposited in a different location.

What are constructive

They are those that work to

build or create new formations.

What is Destructive forces

They

destroy or tear down existing formations.

What are quick destructive forces

They are forces that can

change the surface of our Earth in seconds.

What is the epicentre

It is the place on Earth’s surface

directly above where the main shock occurs.