Erosion And Deposition by Water

Tom observed a narrow and steep valley with a stream at the bottom of it.  What most likely caused the valley to first form?

• an earthquake
• running water
• erosion by wind

_____________ is the water located within the rocks below Earth's surface.

• sinkhole
• ground water
• currents

Many layers of sediment can form a flat area called a ___________.

• floodplain
• delta
• sea cave

The place where land and a body of water meet is called ______________

• groundwater
• alluvial fan
• shoreline

An area of shoreline that is made up of material deposited by waves and currents is a __________.

• beach
• headland
• alluvial fan

A mass of material deposited in a triangular or fan shape at the mouth of a river or stream

• alluvial fan
• shoreline
• delta
• flood plain

Which statement correctly describes ground water?

• any form of liquid water
• water that isn't moving
• water below Earth's surface

Which term best describes the movement of soil from one place to another?

• erosion
• discharge
  discharge
• deposition

Which term best describes the movement of soil from one place to another?

• erosion
• discharge
  discharge
• deposition

A _______ is an underwater or exposed ridge of sand, gravel, or shell material.

• sandbar
• barrier island
• sea stack