Erosion, Weathering, & Deposition Basics

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Weathering

The breaking down of rocks and soil by the action of weather (e.g., frost shattering, exfoliation, carbonation, oxidation, biological weathering) [cite: 18].

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Erosion

The movement of weathered rock/soil away from its original place by agents like water, wind, and ice [cite: 18].

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Deposition

The process where eroded material (sand, soil, rocks) is dropped or deposited in new places on land

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Scree

Small rocks and loose stones that collect on a slope

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Tributaries

Smaller rivers that flow into larger rivers

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River Delta

A wetland or triangular landform created by silt and sediment where a river meets the sea