Unit 8 Earth Science Flashcards
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Weathering
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The breaking down of rocks on Earth’s surface into smaller pieces
2
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Erosion
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The process of moving sediment from one place to another
3
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Deposition
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The dropping or settling of eroded materials
4
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Sediment
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Sand, bits of rock, fossils, and other matter carried and deposited by water, wind, or ice
5
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Delta
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A landform created by the long term depositing of sediment
6
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Landform
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A natural feature of the earth’s surface
7
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Sand Dune
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A mound or ridge of sand or other loose sediment formed by the wind, especially on the sea coast or in a desert
8
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Causes of weathering
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Gravity
Flowing Water (rain, floods, wave)
Tree Roots
Chemicals in rain
Sand blowing
Animals digging
Ice wedging
