Shaping Earth's Surface: Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

Discover deposition, weathering, and erosion as you investigate a real-life example of these processes! In this worksheet, students will read about how these three geological processes helped to form Arizona’s Grand Canyon. Then, they will read six more examples of natural processes and decide whether each one describes weathering, erosion, or deposition. 

This worksheet was designed for middle school students learning about geology and earth’s systems. Young scientists can gain a greater understanding of how the natural world around them came to be and how it continues to change over time. They will also practice using their scientific knowledge to analyze real-world situations. 

Read about another real-world example of these geological processes in Deposition, Erosion & Weathering: The Delicate Arch.