Weathering, Erosion and Deposition Review

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The action in which sediments are dumped or dropped into a new location.

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Deposition

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The process by which rock materials are broken down by the action of mechanical (physical) and chemical processes.

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Weathering

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The process by which wind, water, ice or gravity transport soil, rocks, and sediments from one location to another.

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Erosion

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A mudslide flowing down a steep hill

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Erosion

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Flood waters pounding against a canyon wall and wearing/breaking it down.

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Weathering

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Caves being formed by acid rain dissolving (breaking down) underground limestone

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Weathering

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What process involves glaciers dropping rock and sand to form terminal moraines (mounds)?

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Deposition

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Muddy water being carried away by a fast moving river

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Erosion

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Water getting into cracks, freezing, and breaking the rocks or pavement

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Weathering

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Ponds filling up with sediments because they have been deposited after heavy rains

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Deposition