Weathering, Erosion, or Deposition?

Discover examples of weathering, erosion, and deposition with this fourth-grade worksheet! To begin, students will review the definitions of weathering, erosion, and deposition. Then, young geologists will study six images and their captions to determine which process is taking place. Lastly, students are asked to provide at least one additional example of weathering, erosion, and deposition.

This worksheet helps students understand that weathering, erosion, and deposition are all a part of cause-and-effect relationships on Earth. Things like wind, water, and ice can each change the shape of land. These processes are important to understand as students learn more about Earth’s systems.