Breaking, Moving & Settling

REDSTONE CANYON · CRUMBLING

Breaking, Moving & Settling

Canyon Camp

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Crumbling — Breaking, Moving & Settling Canyon Camp

Hi!

I'm Crumbling.

Welcome to Canyon Camp!

Will you help me investigate breaking, moving & settling?

The Grumblies have mixed up our clues.

Let's check the evidence!

Weathering breaks down rock where it is.

Erosion moves rock or sediment from one place to another.

Deposition is the settling of carried material.

Which process breaks rock in place?

  • A. Weathering
  • B. Deposition
  • C. Erosion

The answer is A: Weathering

Weathering breaks down rock where it is.

Erosion moves rock or sediment from one place to another.

Deposition is the settling of carried material.

That clue helps us make sense of this place.

These processes can connect: a rock breaks, water carries the pieces,

and the pieces settle when transport slows.

They are different parts of a journey.

Which card shows erosion?

  • A. Particles resting after settling
  • B. A crack without moving particles
  • C. Muddy water carrying particles

The answer is C: Muddy water carrying particles

Our cards show a cracked rock, muddy flowing water and settled sand.

Follow the action in each card instead of calling every change erosion.

Hmm...

how does that connect to our first clue?

Our cards show a cracked rock, muddy flowing water and settled sand.

Follow the action in each card instead of calling every change erosion.

What is deposition?

  • A. Rock melting underground
  • B. Carried material settling
  • C. Rock cracking without moving

The answer is B: Carried material settling

Weathering breaks down rock where it is.

Erosion moves rock or sediment from one place to another.

Deposition is the settling of carried material.

Nice investigating!

You've been following the evidence.

Let's bring our clues together before the adventure.

Weathering breaks down rock where it is.

These processes can connect: a rock breaks, water carries the pieces,

and the pieces settle when transport slows.

Our cards show a cracked rock, muddy flowing water and settled sand.

You're ready to explore Canyon Camp with me!

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