The eroded soil particles and sediments settle where the agent of erosion leaves them. This process is called ________.

It occurs when rocks split or break into smaller pieces without changing their chemical nature.

It is the massive movements of soil and sediments along a sloped area, can cause damage to the landscape and to lives and properties.

Soil and sediments eroded from highlands may be deposited in streams and rivers and cause ____________.

When soil particles are moved from their place of origin to a differnet area, ___________happens.

It happens when rocks break into smaller pieces and their composition changes in the process.

It is the breaking down of the crumbling of rocks. This process changes the size, form, or shape of the rocks.

Weathering breaks down rocks into sediments. Over a long time, sediments eventually become ________.

Which of the following is NOT a harmful effect of weathering and soil erosion?

Soil erosion is caused by water, wind, animals, and people.