What are sediments?
Land, Water, and Human Interactions-Webb

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Sediments are earth materials, such as sand, silt, and clay, that are transported and deposited by water, wind, or ice.
2.
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What is NOT considered a sediment?
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Oil mixed in river water is NOT considered a sediment.
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What is the process of water moving from glacial ice to groundwater called?
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This process involves melting, energy from the sun, and gravity.
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What causes evaporation?
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Evaporation is caused by energy from the sun.
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What processes change Earth's surface?
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Erosion, weathering, and deposition all change Earth's surface.
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What can excess nutrients in water lead to?
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Excess nutrients can lead to a decrease in water quality.
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What is erosion?
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Erosion is 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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