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What is deposition?

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When particles carried by water, ice, or wind are deposited (dropped) in another location.

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What is erosion?

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The movement of sediment or soil from one location to another by means of water, ice, or wind.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down or disintegration of substances such as rocks and minerals.

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What is an example of deposition?

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Deltas forming at the mouths of rivers.

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What is an example of weathering?

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Flood water pounding against a canyon wall and wearing it down.

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What happens during erosion?

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Sediment is moved from one place to another.

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What is the result of deposition?

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Layers of sediment are formed in a new location.

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How does weathering differ from erosion?

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Weathering breaks down materials, while erosion moves them.

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What natural forces can cause erosion?

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Water, ice, and wind.

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What is a delta?

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A landform created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river.