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Erosion
Erosion and Deposition
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Canyon | A deep valley with very steep sides. |
| Glacier | Thick sheets of ice and rock. |
| Weathering | A slow process that breaks rock down into smaller pieces. |
| Erosion | The wearing away and removal of the land surface. |
| Topsoil | The top layer of soil. |
| Mineral Resources | Minerals used to make products or provide energy. |
| Fossil Fuels | Energy sources that formed millions of years ago. |
| Conservation | Using earth materials wisely. |
| Nonrenewable | Materials that cannot be replaced. |
| Renewable | Materials that can be replaced. |
| Freeze | To change from liquid to solid. |
| Melt | To change from a solid to a liquid. |
| Evaporation | Liquid changing to a gas without boiling. |
| Condensation | When a gas changes to a liquid. |
| Precipitation | Water that falls from clouds down to Earth. |
| Water Cycle | The movement of water between Earth's surface and the air. |