Erosion Vocabulary Flashcards
sediments
Sand, stones, and mud carried by wind or water
weathering
The action of sun, rain, and wind on rocks
rust
A reddish-brown substance that is formed on some metals by the action of water and air
deposition
Leaving a layer of a substance on rocks or soil
arch
a curved structure that supports the weight of something above it, such as a bridge or the upper part of a building
stream
A small river
waves
Lines of water that hit the coast
canyon
A deep valley with steep sides of rock
valley
An area of low land between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it
roots
Part of a plant that grows under the ground
geology
The scientific study of the earth, including the rocks and soil that make up the earth
glacier
A large mass of ice, formed by snow on mountains, that moves very slowly down a valley
plateau
An area of flat land that is higher than the land around it