LWH Erosion & Deposition Practice
Flashcard
•
Science
•
8th Grade
•
Hard
Wayground Content
FREE Resource
Student preview

15 questions
Show all answers
1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is erosion?
Back
Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water flow.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is deposition?
Back
Deposition is the geological process in which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does vegetation affect erosion?
Back
Vegetation helps to anchor soil in place, reducing the amount of erosion that occurs on slopes.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a delta?
Back
A delta is a landform that forms at the mouth of a river, where it meets a body of water, and sediment is deposited.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role does water flow speed play in erosion?
Back
Faster water flow increases the ability of water to erode sediment, while slower water flow tends to deposit sediment.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is runoff?
Back
Runoff is the flow of water that occurs when excess rainwater, meltwater, or other sources flow over the ground.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a meander?
Back
A meander is a winding curve or bend in a river or stream, often formed by the erosion of the outer bank and deposition on the inner bank.
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever
or continue with

Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple

Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?
Similar Resources on Wayground
10 questions
Biomolecules Review
Flashcard
•
9th Grade
10 questions
Mandarin Fruits
Flashcard
•
KG
12 questions
French Imperatives
Flashcard
•
8th Grade
15 questions
Amplify Earth Moon Sun Chapter 1
Flashcard
•
8th Grade
6 questions
STMS Early Study of Evolution
Flashcard
•
8th Grade
12 questions
Future Simple Task
Flashcard
•
7th - 8th Grade
10 questions
7-2.1: Absolute vs Constitutional Monarchies
Flashcard
•
7th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
20 questions
Brand Labels
Quiz
•
5th - 12th Grade
11 questions
NEASC Extended Advisory
Lesson
•
9th - 12th Grade
10 questions
Ice Breaker Trivia: Food from Around the World
Quiz
•
3rd - 12th Grade
10 questions
Boomer ⚡ Zoomer - Holiday Movies
Quiz
•
KG - University
25 questions
Multiplication Facts
Quiz
•
5th Grade
22 questions
Adding Integers
Quiz
•
6th Grade
10 questions
Multiplication and Division Unknowns
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
20 questions
Multiplying and Dividing Integers
Quiz
•
7th Grade
Discover more resources for Science
20 questions
Physical and Chemical Changes
Quiz
•
8th Grade
22 questions
Newton's Laws of Motion
Lesson
•
8th Grade
12 questions
Phases of Matter
Quiz
•
8th Grade
20 questions
Distance Time Graphs
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
21 questions
Balanced and Unbalanced Forces
Quiz
•
8th Grade
10 questions
Exploring Newton's Laws of Motion
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
12 questions
Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration
Lesson
•
6th - 8th Grade
19 questions
Forces and Motion
Lesson
•
6th - 8th Grade