Geological and Weathering Terms

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Deposited

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The process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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Erosion

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The process by which natural forces move weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

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Glacier

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A large mass of ice that moves slowly over land, formed from compacted layers of snow.

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Acid Precipitation

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Rain, sleet, or snow that contains a high concentration of acids, often due to pollution.

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Chemical Weathering

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The process by which rocks are broken down by chemical reactions, altering the rock's mineral composition.

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Gravity

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The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.

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Mechanical Weathering

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.

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Oxidation

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A chemical reaction in which a material combines with oxygen to form a new material, often leading to rust in metals.

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Weathering

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The breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on Earth's surface.