Vocab Flashcards
What are some Landforms that come from deposition?
Delta
Marsh
Hill
Erosion
Movement of sediment from one location to another
Weathering
Rocks are broken down by wind water or ice
Topography
Shape of the land
Geologist
A scientist that studies earths processes
Ecologist
A scientist that studies the interaction between organisms and the environment
Engineer
Uses science to solve problems
Landform
Features of the earth example lakes canyons rivers
Wetlands
Places that have lots of water and rich in nutrients
Cliff
Landform that is steep on one side
Stability
Ability to resist change
Constructive
A force that builds up earths material example deposition
Destructive
A force that breaks down materials example construction of farming
Deposition
When sediments build up