Sedimentary Rocks, Fossil Fuels, and Landforms Vocabulary (redo)

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Cementation

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Sediments hardening together by water and minerals.

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What is a delta?

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A landform found at the mouth of fast-flowing rivers, formed by water erosion and deposition.

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Sand Dune

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A mountain of sand formed by deposition.

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What is a canyon?

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A landform often called a ravine or gorge, formed by both wind and water weathering and erosion.

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Sediment

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Small pieces of rock that are transported by wind, water, or ice.

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Erosion

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The process of wearing away rocks and soil by wind, water, or ice.

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Deposition

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The dropping of sediment in a new location.

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Fossil Fuels

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Natural fuels formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Landform

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A natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, and plateaus.

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Weathering

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