Weathering, Erosion, and Sedimentary Environments
Geology · Year 10 · Surface Processes and Landscape Evolution · 4.º Período

Weathering, Erosion, and Sedimentary Environments

Examining the physical and chemical breakdown of rocks and the transport of sediments. Pupils will link these processes to the formation of distinct sedimentary landscapes.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsEduqas GCSE Geology, Key Idea 5: Rock forming processes (Sedimentary processes)AQA GCSE Geography, Section C: Physical landscapes in the UK

About This Topic

Examining the physical and chemical breakdown of rocks and the transport of sediments. Pupils will link these processes to the formation of distinct sedimentary landscapes.

Key Questions

  1. What is the difference between weathering and erosion?
  2. How do rivers, wind, and ice transport sediment?
  3. What can sedimentary structures tell us about past depositional environments?

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