Erosion, Weathering, and Deposition Notes

These flashcards cover key concepts related to erosion, weathering, and deposition processes, as studied in class.

Erosion is any natural process that __ sediments from one place and transports them to another.

removes

The main agents (causes) of erosion include waves, currents, wind, gravity, running water, and __.

glaciers

Mass wasting is the movement of loose rock and/or soil down a slope due to __.

gravity

A result of gravity's pull on material is __, which can be triggered by earthquakes or saturated ground.

mass wasting

The amount of particles that a stream can carry is determined by the stream's __.

discharge

When the velocity of the stream decreases, particles __.

are deposited

Larger particles will deposit __ than smaller particles because they are heavier.

faster

If a glacier melts faster than it accumulates snow/ice, it will __.

retreat

The shape of a stream is fastest in the __ of a straight stream.

middle

Deposits by wind are often __ and sorted based on size due to abrasion.

rounded

Chemical weathering involving oxygen is called __.

oxidation

When carbon dioxide mixes with water, it forms __ acid, which can dissolve rock.

carbonic

The process that moves sediments from one location to another is called __.

erosion

Streams can affect the landscape and form __ valleys and flood plains.

V-shaped

Streams transport sediments in three ways: solution, __, and bed load.

suspension

Particles that settle faster due to being denser are __ dense.

more

The process of breaking down rocks without changing their composition is known as __ weathering.

physical

Glacial deposits are __ and typically unsorted, meaning they are not arranged by size.

angular