Weathering, Erosion, & Deposition Vocabulary

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What is a Delta?

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A nearly flat plain of alluvial deposit between diverging branches of the mouth of a river; not necessarily triangular.

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What is Abrasion?

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The process of wearing something down by friction.

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What is Exfoliation in geology?

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The process in which layers or sheets of rock gradually break off.

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What is Weathering?

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The process by which natural forces break down rocks.

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What is Frost Wedging?

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The physical breakdown of rock by water getting into cracks in the rocks and freezing.

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What is Erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water flow.

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What is Deposition?

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The process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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What are Fossils?

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Remains or traces of ancient living organisms preserved in rock.

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What is the difference between Weathering and Erosion?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials.

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What is a Barrier Island?

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A long, narrow island that runs parallel to the mainland, formed by the accumulation of sand.