8.2 Erosion Flashcards
1
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Differential weathering
A
The variation of weathering rates on different types of rocks due to factors such as mineral makeup, fractures in rock, and climate.
2
Q
Erosion
A
The removal of weathered materials from a place by agents such as water, wind, or ice.
3
Q
Gully
A
A deep channel in sediment or soil caused by water erosion.
4
Q
Rill
A
A narrow, shallow channel formed by water erosion on a slope.
