Unit 8 Earth Science Flashcards
1
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weathering
A
the breaking down of rocks on Earth surface into smaller pieces
2
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erosion
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the process of moving sediments from one place to another
3
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deposition
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the dropping or settling of eroded material
4
Q
sediment
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sand, bits of rock, fossils, and other matter carried and deposition by water, wind, or ice
5
Q
delta
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landform created by the long-term depositing of sediment
6
Q
landform
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is a natural land shape or feature
7
Q
sand dune
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wind deposits a lot of sand in one area
8
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Causes of Weathering
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1.Gravity
