Science 5.10 Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What is erosion?
A
Wearing away and transformation of soil and rock by glaciers, running water and weather (rain, wind, frezing and thawing)
2
Q
Provide an example of erosion that happened in Quebec
A
A mountain range called the Laurentides
3
Q
What happened to the Laurentides?
A
Over time, rain, running water and wind have crumbled rock and significantly eroded the mountains
A major ice age also wore down the rock as the glaciers slid over it
4
Q
What are the Laurentide mountains part of today?
A
The Canadian Shield
5
Q
Provide examples of erosion due to wind and water
A
Niagara Falls in Canada
Mingan Archipelago (sculpted by sea waves)
Vermillion Cliffs in Arizona (USA
6
Q
How are caves formed on coastlines?
A
Waves crumble the rocks
7
Q
How are caves formed on land?
A
Running water
