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Unit1 Lesson 3 Vocab
Science- Unit 1 Lesson 3 Erosion Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Erosion | Erosion is the process by which sediment and other materials are moved from one place to another. |
Deposition | Deposition is the process by which eroded material is dropped. |
Floodplain | Many layers of deposited sediment can form a flat area called a floodplain. |
Delta | Streams often deposit their load in a fan-shaped pattern called a delta. |
Alluvial Fan | An alluvial fan is a fan-shaped deposit that forms dry land. |
Ground Water | Ground Water is the water located within the rocks below the surface. |
Shoreline | A shoreline is a place where land and a body of water meet. |