Erosion and Deposition Flashcards
1
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Weathering?
A
The breaking down of minerals,soils and rocks through contact with the earths atmosphere
2
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Erosion?
A
When rock and soil,broken down by weathering are moved from one area to another location
3
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Deposition?
A
When eroded material is deposited into a new location
4
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The 5 agents of erosion and deposition?
A
Gravity,water,glaciers,sea waves and wind.
5
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Gravity is a and the?
A
force that pulls things down,the underlying agent for the other 4
6
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The 3 stages of a river course?
A
Youthful stream, Mature stream, Old age stream
7
Q
Characteristics of a youthful river?
A
Flows quickly with lots of energy,has waterfalls, v-shaped valleys
8
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Characteristics of a Mature river?
A
U-shaped valley,gentle slopes, a narrow flood plain
9
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Characteristics of a Old Age river?
A
Slow speed,flat
