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What are sediments?

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Sediments are earth materials, such as sand, silt, and clay, that are transported and deposited by water, wind, or ice.

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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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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural forces.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediments are laid down in new locations after being transported.

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How does farming affect water quality?

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Farming practices can lead to an excess of nutrients in water, decreasing its quality.