Erosion, Soil, Rocks, and Minerals

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms related to erosion, soil, rocks, and minerals as found in the lecture notes.

Erosion

The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind, water, and human activities.

Agents of Erosion

Natural forces that contribute to erosion, including wind, water, and human activities.

Deforestation

The clearing of trees, transforming a forest into cleared land, which impacts erosion.

Weathering

The breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces, contributing to erosion.

Sediment Transport

The movement of sediment from one location to another through wind, water, or human activities.

Sedimentation

The accumulation of sediment in a particular area, often at the bottom of bodies of water.

Surface runoff

Water that flows over the ground surface and can contribute to erosion.

Glaciers

Slow-moving ice that can carve land and contribute to erosion and sediment transport.

Human activities

Actions by people that impact the natural environment, such as urbanization and agriculture, contributing to erosion.

Accumulative processes

Processes that lead to the gathering of sediments in a specific location, such as in riverbeds.