Erosion Vocab Flashcard

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Natural forces move weathered rock and soil from one place to another

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Erosion

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Deposition changes land shape.

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True

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Occurs where erosion agents deposit material.

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Deposition

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Consists of rock, soil, or remains of plants and animals.

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Sediment

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Force that moves rocks downhill.

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Gravity

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Occurs when rock and soil slide quickly down a steep slope

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Landslide

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Rapid downhill movement of water, rock, and soil, often during heavy rain on dry terrain, causing soil to behave like a liquid.

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Mudflow

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Occurs during heavy rain on dry terrain, causing soil to act like liquid.

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Mudflow

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Occurs when wind, water, and ice carry particles that rub against other objects, causing friction and rock wear.

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abrasion

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Ridges or hills of sand at beaches and deserts.

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Sand Dunes