Moving rocks
Definition.
A moving rock is a rock that changes its position from one place to another because of like water, wind, ice, or gravity.
How rocks move.
Water – Rivers, floods, and waves can carry rocks of different sizes. Small rocks travel farther; big rocks settle quickly.
Wind – Light rock particles like sand and dust can be blown long distances.
Ice / Glaciers – Glaciers slowly push rocks along as they move downhill.
Gravity – Rocks roll, slide, or fall from hills and mountains.
Features of moving rocks.
Often smooth and rounded due to rubbing.
Can form trails or layers.
Can help build new landforms like beaches, or sand dunes.
Examples.
Pebbles in a river
Sand blown across a desert
Rocks carried by glaciers
Fallen rocks in a landslide
Fun fact
Glaciers move rocks so slowly that you can’t see them moving, but they can carry huge rocks for hundreds of kilometers over many years