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Earth's Processes
5th grade earth's processes vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Weathering | The breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces. |
| Erosion | The carrying away of Earth material from one place to another. |
| Deposition | The dropping off of eroded earth material in a new place. |
| Constructive process | The building up of Earth's crust. |
| Destructive process | The slow breaking down of earth's crust. |
| Agents | Forces that cause changes in Earth, such as wind, water, gravity, temperature changes, and plant roots. |
| Forces | Causes movement or change. |
| Sediment | Small pieces of broken down rock. |