Erosion

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What is erosion?

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The movement of sediment.

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Small pieces of rock that have been weathered from a larger rock are known as...

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Sediment.

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What is deposition?

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The dropping of sediment.

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All the water on Earth is known as...

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Hydrosphere.

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Beach waves dropping sand to create a beach is an example of...

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Deposition.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces.

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What are the two main types of erosion?

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Water erosion and wind erosion.

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What is the role of gravity in erosion?

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Gravity pulls sediment downhill, contributing to erosion.

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What is sediment transport?

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The movement of sediment from one location to another by wind, water, or ice.

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What is a delta?

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A landform created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river.