erosion/deposition Word Scramble

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Question	Answer
The breakdown of rock is called what?	weathering
Physical weathering is the braking of rock into pieces without changing its____________________composition.	chemical
The removal of weathered material from one location to another is a destructive process called _________________________________.	erosion
What is rounding?	the wearing away of sharp edges on a rock during erosion
Erosion can _________________ sediment by size.	sort
The layering down or settling of eroded material is a constructive process called_________________________.	deposition
As water or wind slows down, it has less _______________________ and holds less sediment.	energy
The location where sediment is deposited is called a ______________________________ environment.	depositional
Landforms created by erosion are often ______________________ , jagged structures with cuts in layers of rock.	tall
Landforms created by deposition are usually on _________________________, low land.	flat
What is a pile of windblown sand?	dune
What is the result of water reaching gentler slopes?	groundwater
This moves slowly when it reaches flat land.	old stream
What is a C-shaped curve in a stream?	meander
This is caused by the rushing water of a young stream.	V-shaped valley
This can cause erosion and create a cave.	sea arch
A large deposit of sediment where a stream enters a large body of water	delta
this is caused by particles scraping against rock or other surfaces	abrasion
What are agents of weathering?	wind, ice, water and humans-this happens over time
What are the agents of erosion?	topography, wind, gravity and water
What is deposition?	When rock particles move to a different place and then settle
high energy equals	moving
low energy equals	deposition
What does deposition help form?	beds (sea beds) and helps fish

Created by: jacksterner