Ima

Key words :

1. saltation

2. Erosion

3. Transportation

4. Wind erosion

5. Glacial

6. Sediments

7. Abrasion

8. Traction

9. Weathering

Definition :

• How it happens: Rocks bump, scrape, or rub against each other, or get pushed by wind, water, or ice.

• What it does: It breaks off tiny pieces of the rock, makes them smooth, and sometimes even changes their shape.

• Where it happens: In rivers, beaches, deserts, and glaciers.

• Example: River stones become round and shiny because of abrasion.

  
  

  Fun Fact: 

  
  

  Abrasion also happens when sand blows in the wind, slowly wearing away rocks over many years!

Questions :

1. What is Erosion ?

   Ans : Carrying away rock pieces.

2. What is Abrasion ?

   Ans: It is when rocks rub against each other .