Deposition, Erosion & Weathering: The Delicate Arch

Learn about the geological processes that create fascinating landforms like Utah’s Delicate Arch! In this worksheet, students will read definitions and examples of deposition, erosion, and weathering. Then, they’ll be asked to describe how these processes may have contributed to the formation of the Delicate Arch. 

This worksheet is a great choice for middle school students learning about geology and earth’s systems. Knowledge of processes like weathering, erosion, and deposition can improve students’ understanding of the natural world and how the landforms around them come to be. Learners will also practice using evidence, logic, and reasoning to develop scientific claims. 

Keep learning about geological processes in Shaping Earth’s Surface: Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition.