Weathering, Erosion & Deposition Cloze

Overview:

A cloze worksheet about the processes of weathering, erosion, and deposition, designed to enhance students' understanding of how these processes shape the Earth's surface. Designed  for middle and upper years students.

Learning Objectives:

• Practise using key vocabulary related to weathering, erosion, and deposition.
• Develop comprehension skills by completing a passage about these geological processes.
• Gain a deeper understanding of how weathering, erosion, and deposition interact to transform landscapes over time.

How the Activity Works:

Students complete a passage discussing the processes of weathering, erosion, and deposition by filling in the missing words. The text explains the breakdown of rocks (weathering), the movement of sediments (erosion), and their accumulation in new locations (deposition). Students use context clues and prior knowledge to identify and insert the correct terms. This activity reinforces vocabulary, comprehension, and knowledge of Earth's dynamic surface processes.