Geological Processes and Features

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delta

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is land that is formed from sediments dropped off by rivers near an ocean, lake, or sea.

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levee

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is a ridge built up by sediment that has been deposited alongside a river.

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erosion

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is the moving away of rocks and soil by wind, water, or glaciers.

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chemical weathering

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is when the minerals in a rock are changed, causing the rock to break down.

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physical weathering

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is when bigger rocks are broken down into smaller pieces.

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weathering

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is the breaking down of rocks into sediment. This can be physical or chemical.

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deposition

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is the laying down of sediments carried by wind, water, or ice.

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sediment

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is bits of broken rock that are carried by wind, water, or glaciers.

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What natural  process changes the coast of Louisiana the fastest?

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Hurricanes

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An example of a slow land change to the Earth’s surface is 

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Mountains