Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition by Water

Front

The water located within the rocks below Earth's surface is called _____

Back

groundwater

Front

A loop like bend in the course of a river is called a _____

Back

meander

Front

A fan-shaped deposit that forms on dry land is an ____

Back

alluvial fan

Front

A meander cut off from a river is known as an _____

Back

oxbow lake

Front

Where a river meets an ocean and results in brackish water is called an _____

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estuary

Front

The process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces is called _____

Back

weathering

Front

The movement of sediment from one location to another by water, wind, or ice is known as _____

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erosion

Front

The accumulation of sediment in a new location is referred to as _____

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deposition

Front

The area of land that is periodically flooded by a river is called a _____

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floodplain

Front

The process of water soaking into the ground is known as _____

Back

infiltration