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4th Sci WED Vocab
4th WED Vocab
Question | Answer |
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deposition | The buildup of land by the settlement of sediment and soil in a new location. |
erosion | The removal and movement of sediment from one place to another by gravity, water, wind, or ice. |
glacier | A large, slow-moving, long-lasting accumulation of snow and ice that develops on land. |
sediment | Sand or small pieces of rock broken down by weathering and deposited on land or at the bottom of a body of water. |
weathering | The breakdown of rocks into very small particles by gravity, water, wind, and ice. |
mountain | A landform that rises high above its surroundings. |
valley | A long depression, or ditch, in Earth’s surface, usually lies between hills or mountains. |
delta | A triangular landform where a river empties into another body of water. |