GATAPP Vocabulary Activity - Flash Cards

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Sediment

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Particles of rock, sand, and other materials that settle at the bottom of bodies of water.

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Erosion

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The process of wearing away or removal of rock, soil, and other materials by natural forces like water, wind, or ice.

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Deposition

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The process of sediment settling and accumulating in a new location after being transported by water, wind, or ice.

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Turbidity

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The cloudiness or haziness of water caused by suspended particles.

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Siltation

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The process of water becoming dirty or filled with fine soil and sediment particles.

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Aquatic

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Relating to or living in or near water.

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Ecosystem

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A community of living organisms interacting with each other and their environment.

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Habitat

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The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

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Biodiversity

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The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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Watershed

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An area of land that drains water, sediment, and dissolved materials to a common outlet, such as a river or lake.