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Rocks and Landforms
Sedimentary Rocks and Landforms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sedimentary Rock | Rock formed from layering, compaction, and cementation of sediments |
| Compaction | Pressing together of weathered particles |
| Cementation | Gluing of sediment particles by mineral rich water |
| Soil | Layers of weathered sediment above rock layers |
| Weathering | Breaking down of rock by wind, water, or ice |
| Erosion | Moving of broken sediments by wind, water, or ice |
| Deposition | Settling of sediments in a new place by wind, water, or ice |
| Landform | Natural features on the surface of Earth |
| Canyon | Steep valley from rushing water like a river |
| Delta | Triangular shaped deposit at the mouth of a river |
| U-Shaped Valley | Formed by constant pressure and movement of glaciers |
| V-Shaped Valley | Formed by the constant flowing of rushing water |
| WWWI | Agents that cause changes to Earth's surface |
| WED | processes that cause changes to Earth's surface |