Weathering, Erosion, & Deposition

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What is a floodplain?

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An area of land on either side of a stream that is underwater when the stream floods.

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What is the process of breaking up rocks on Earth's surface called?

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Weathering.

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What happens to rocks when they are tumbled across a streambed?

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They become smooth due to weathering.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water.

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What is deposition?

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

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural processes.

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What is a meander?

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A loop-like bend in the course of a river that becomes more curved over time.

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What is an alluvial fan?

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A fan-shaped deposit of sediment formed where a stream flows out of a mountain range.

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What is a delta?

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A landform that forms at the mouth of a river, where it meets a body of water, and sediment is deposited.

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What is a tributary?

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A smaller stream or river that flows into a larger river.