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Weathering and Erosion List
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Sediment / Sedimentary | Bits of rock, soil, sand, shells, and the remains of organisms |
| Agent | A cause of change; Ex. Water is an agent of erosion. |
| Deposition | The process of dropping, or depositing, sediment in a new location |
| Weathering | The process of breaking rock into soil, sand, and other tiny pieces called sediment |
| Erosion | The movement of weathered materials by agents (water, wind, or ice) |
| Landform | A physical feature on Earth’s surface; Ex. mountain, valley, plain, plateau, delta, sand dune, canyon |