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Weathering Worksheet

Weathering terms and descriptions are matched after a short distinction between weathering and erosion, including several ways rock can break down.
Grades
Grades 4–6, Elementary, Middle School
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Updated Aug 06, 2021

Subject
Social Studies, Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences
Topic
Landforms, Rocks
Resource types
Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
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What's inside this resource

This Weathering Worksheet is a great way for students to learn about how sediments and rocks are moved by different natural means. This resource is perfect for any teacher looking to add an interactive and educational element to their classroom.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Distinguish weathering from erosion

  • Identify different mechanisms of rock breakdown

  • Match weathering terminology with process descriptions

Teaching tips

  • Sort descriptions by whether they involve movement or breakdown before matching terms.

  • Ask learners to explain what evidence in a description signals a particular weathering mechanism.

Skills covered

  • Earth processes — rock breakdown is separated from material movement.

  • Weathering types — multiple mechanisms are compared.

  • Vocabulary matching — scientific terms are connected with descriptions.

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Concepts & topics

Core concepts

  • Weathering

  • Erosion comparison

  • Rock breakdown

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