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WEDS

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The process of breaking down rocks Weathering
The process of moving sediment Erosion
The process in which material is laid down or dropped Deposition
The breaking of rock into smaller pieces by physical means Mechanical/Physical Weathering
The breaking down of rocks by chemical reactions causing changes in chemical coposition Chemical Weathering
Small pieces of rock and/or organic bits Sediment
Deposited sediment at the mouth of rivers as the flow of water begins to slow Deltas
Deposited sediment along a shoreline Beaches
Deposited sediment parallel to the shoreline Barrier Islands
Rivers or oceans deposit sediment on low lying land near the river or coast Marshes
Moving water from hills or mountains that erodes rock and creates channels Rivers
Weathered rock, organic material, water and air Soil
Horizon O, Decayed material of dead organisms. Rich with nutrients Humus
Horizon A, Contains humus, nutrients, and is dark in color Topsoil
Horizon B, Clay and minerals deposits, contains less organic material Subsoil
Horizon R, solid rock Bedrock
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