Name: Fill in the blanks using the words below: Weathering is something that happens over _______________ . __________________ slowly dissolve or break down into smaller pieces. In ________________ areas, ice can get in between rocks and soil and it will cause ___________________. Wind can blow __________________ on to surfaces which will cause those surfaces to wear down. Rocks are o en made very __________________ by weathering. A __________________ scraping across a surface is an example of weathering. _____________________are formed by weathering when the flood water thrusts against the walls. rocks cracks © h ps://worksheetplace.com canyons me sand colder glacier smooth ANSWERS: Weathering is something that happens over me . Rocks slowly dissolve or break down into smaller pieces. In colder areas, ice can get in between rocks and soil and it will cause cracks. Wind can blow sand on to surfaces which will cause those surfaces to wear down. Rocks are o en made very smooth by weathering. A glacier scraping across a surface is an example of weathering. Canyons are formed by weathering when the flood water thrusts against the walls. © h ps://worksheetplace.com