Jacobs erosion + deposition Flashcards
1
Q
The process by which sediment and other materials are moved from one place to another
A
Erosion
2
Q
The process by which eroded materials are dropped
A
Deposition
3
Q
Many layers of deposited sediment form a flat area
A
Floodplain
4
Q
Streams often deposit their loads in a fan- shaped pattern
A
Delta
5
Q
A fan- shaped deposit that forms on dry land
A
AlluvialFan
6
Q
The water located within the rocks below Earths surface
A
Groundwater
7
Q
The place where land and body of water meet.
A
Shoreline
8
Q
Is an area of shoreline that is made up of material deposited by waves and currents
A
Beach
9
Q
Is an underwater or exposed ridge of sand, gravel, or shell material.
A
Sandbars
10
Q
Is a large narrow island, usually made of sand, that forms parallel to the shoreline a short distance offshore.
A
Barrier Island
