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Science Chapter 6

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gradual breakdown of rock into smaller pieces by natural process Weathering
breaks rocks apart into smaller and smaller pieces that retain the characteristics of the original rock Physical Weathering
the process that changes the composition of rock, forming new minerals that have properties different from those of the original rock Chemical weathering
a process when tiny rock fragments carried by wind and water wear down platforms abrasion
the wearing away of Earth's surface by the breakdown and transportation of rock and soil erosion
the process by which the eroded soil and rock are put down in new places, reshaping the landscape deposition
mounds formed in the desert or on beaches from particles of sand that have been deposited by the wind sand dunes
weathered rock particles sediment
the rapid downfall movement of rock, soil, and debris landslide
large masses of moving ice that form over hundreds or thousands of years glaciers
the rising ground that borders a river or stream bank
the flat area of land on both sides of the river flood plain
a stream in the mature stage develop broad curves meanders
the area from which water is drained watershed
a small water carved channel with steep banks that is located in a dry area arroyo
the triangular-shaped deposit of soil particles that forms where the stream enters the large body of water delta
a portion of a stream channel that is cut off from the rest of the stream by erosion oxbow lake
a fan shaped land deposit at the mouth of the stream alluvial deposits
the process by which waves pick up sand particles and move along the shore beach erosion
a flat step of rock formed in an exposed, windy area where the waves pound hard against the shore marine terrace
the pulling of sand particles sideways along a beach beach drift
waves that break into foam against the shore breakers
a formation that occurs where waves deposit sand and cause shallow water to be collected sandbar
a series of huge waves caused by am earthquake or volcanic eruption beneath or near the ocean tsunami
a wall or a large mound of earth built along a river to prevent it from flooding levee
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