Erosion, Weathering & Deposition Timeline: 1 Week
Weathering describes the break down of rocks. Erosion and deposition describe the movement of sediments.
Gravity can act directly or indirectly (through the agents of wind, water and glaciers) and are the major forces
that change the Earth’s surface. In this group project you will present your basic research on the following
topic sentence in the form of a Prezi.
Topic Sentence: Erosion, weathering and deposition, acting through wind,
water and gravity, are the major forces which change the Earth’s surface.
Objectives:
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Explain the difference between erosion and deposition.
Define erosion, deposition and weathering (include chemical and mechanical definitions)
Describe the process of erosion as it occurs primarily through the effects of gravity and mass movement.
Demonstrate how water, wind and glaciers affect the rate of erosion and deposition.
Propose solutions to the problems commonly caused by the different erosion types.
Vocabulary Concepts:
Sediments
Deposition
Mass Movement
Erosion
Rock
Contour Farming
Plant Root Growth
Ice Wedging
Water
Wind
Runoff
Rusting
Mud
Exfoliation
Water Abrasion
Weathering
Dust/Sand
Glaciers
Dunes
Wind Abrasion
Terracing
Dissolving
Mechanical Weathering
Chemical Weathering
Group Members
Name
Section #1
Section #2
1
2
1
2
Each person must complete a topic from Section #1 and Section #2
Section #1
Title
Erosion vs. Deposition
Section #2
Definitions
Description of Erosion
Water wind & effect
on erosion
Problems &
Solutions for Erosion
Conclusion
Overall Paths
Rubric of information
Group Main ideas
Not identified
(2 points)
Unclear
(3 points)
Identified
(4 points)
Clearly and concisely
identified (5 points)
Organization of
Ideas
Not organized
Needs cohesive plan
Organization lacking
in areas
Exceptionally well
organized
Shallow
Few ideas and
missing details
Some ideas need
extension
Many, well thought
out ideas
Content accuracy
Many incorrect
statements
Occasional
inaccuracy
Accurate
Highly accurate
Flow
Organization missing
among presenters
Frequent pauses or
miscues
Occasionally falters
Smooth transitions
and flow among
ideas and presenters
Professional attitude
Unprofessional
Lazy, lax
Got the job done
Professional
Teamwork
Poster
Missing
Unequal participation
Some teamwork
All participated, strong
teamwork
4
Depth of ideas