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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| erosion | process by which weathered material is removed and carried from a place. |
| deposition | process by which material carried by erosion is dropped in new places |
| mass erosion | downhill movement of weathered materials caused by gravity |
| talus | pile of rocks and rocks particles that collects at the base of a slope |
| runoff | water from rain or snow that flows into streams and rivers from surface areas |
| tributary | smaller stream that flows into the main stream of a river system |