Deltas Flashcard

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What are sediments?

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Sediments are very small rocks and dirt.

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What happens to river water when sediments are deposited?

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The river water moves slower.

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What is the correct order of the processes involved in the formation of a delta?

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The correct order is weathering, erosion, deposition.

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Where are deltas typically located?

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Deltas are located at the mouth of a river.

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What word is associated with the formation of a delta?

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Drop.

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What is weathering?

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

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of sediments from one place to another by wind, water, or ice.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediments are dropped off in a new location.

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How do deltas form?

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Deltas form when a river slows down and deposits sediments at its mouth.

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What role do rivers play in forming deltas?

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Rivers carry sediments that are deposited to form deltas.