8R Erosion and Deposition

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What is erosion?

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The weathering and removal of rock and soil.

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What is deposition?

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The process by which sediment is laid down in new locations.

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What is gravity?

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The force that pulls objects toward the center of the earth.

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What are meanders?

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Curves or bends in a stream.

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What happens when a stream slows down?

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It deposits larger rocks, but continues carrying finer sediment.

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What is a floodplain?

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An area of land adjacent to a river that is subject to flooding.

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What is a stream channel?

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The physical confine of a stream, including the banks and bed.

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What is sediment?

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Small particles of rock and soil that are transported by water, wind, or ice.

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What is the difference between erosion and weathering?

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Erosion involves the removal of material, while weathering is the breakdown of rocks without movement.

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What role does vegetation play in erosion?

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Vegetation helps to anchor soil and reduce erosion by water and wind.