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Erosion-Geology

Processes of ersosion--geology vocab

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Landform A physical feature on Earth’s surface
Weathering The process of breaking rock into soil, sand, and other tiny pieces
Erosion The process of moving sediment from one place to another
Deposition The process of dropping, or depositing, sediment in a new location
Mass Movement The downhill movement of rock and soil because of gravity- ex: landslide, mudslide. (sinkhole and creep are due to water over time)
Sediment Small pieces of materials like rock, sand, and soil; forces such as flowing water or wind often erode sediment.
Sedimentary Rock Solid rock formed by sediment that has settled and has been packed into layers over many years; most fossils are found in these types of rock
Delta Landform created as sediment in a river is deposited(dropped) as the river enters another body of water
Sand Dune Hill caused by wind eroding (moving) the sand
Canyon Deep divide created between cliffs as water and/or ice weather (wear away) and erode (move) softer rock
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