U2L1 Flashcards
1
Q
define erosion
A
the removal of rocks & sediment by water, wind, ice, gravity
2
Q
define deposition
A
the deposit of sediment by water, wind, ice, gravity
3
Q
are these landforms formed by erosion or deposition?
meander
channel
canyon
valley
A
erosion
4
Q
are these landforms formed by erosion or deposition?
floodplain
delta
valley
A
deposition
5
Q
what’s a sea cave look like?
A
a cave in the headland
6
Q
what’s a sea arch look like?
A
an arch in the headland
7
Q
what’s a sea stack look like?
A
a broken sea arch
8
Q
what’s a headland look like?
A
a long skinny peninsula
9
Q
what’s a wave platform look like?
A
a gentle slope into the water
10
Q
what are the three factors that affect stream erosion & deposition?
A
discharge: amt of water
stream load: amt of sediment
gradient: slope
