Erosion Vocabulary Flashcards

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sediments

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Sand, stones, and mud carried by wind or water

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weathering

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The action of sun, rain, and wind on rocks

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rust

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A reddish-brown substance that is formed on some metals by the action of water and air

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deposition

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Leaving a layer of a substance on rocks or soil

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arch

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a curved structure that supports the weight of something above it, such as a bridge or the upper part of a building

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stream

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A small river

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waves

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Lines of water that hit the coast

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canyon

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A deep valley with steep sides of rock

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valley

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An area of low land between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it

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roots

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Part of a plant that grows under the ground

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geology

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The scientific study of the earth, including the rocks and soil that make up the earth

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glacier

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A large mass of ice, formed by snow on mountains, that moves very slowly down a valley

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plateau

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An area of flat land that is higher than the land around it

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