Erosion and Deposition

Erosion and Deposition

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is erosion?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is deposition?

Back

Deposition is the process that lays down sediment in a new location.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is plucking in the context of glacial erosion?

Back

Plucking is the process where glaciers drag rocks, producing grooves and scratches in bedrock.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is abrasion?

Back

Abrasion is the process of wearing away rock surfaces by friction and impact, often caused by moving ice or water.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is sheet erosion?

Back

Sheet erosion is a type of water erosion that occurs when runoff flows in a thin layer over the land.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is loess?

Back

Loess is sediment made up of fine particles of silt that have been deposited far from their source by wind.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the main agents of erosion?

Back

The main agents of erosion are water, wind, ice, and gravity.

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