Science Unit 7 Vocabulary

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process by which sediment is deposited in a new location.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of weathered material by wind, water, or ice.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment consists of small pieces of rock broken away from the surface of the earth that may be carried away and deposited in a new location.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.