Natural Resources / Earth Science Vocabulary test review

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a deep gorge in the surface of Earth formed by the erosion of moving water and sand

to hold in place

the process of dropping or depositing sediment into a new location

the downward movement of soil, mud, rock, ice, or other Earth materials due to the force of gravity (i.e. landslide or avalanche).

a force that creates new landforms

a physical feature on Earth's surface caused by weathering, erosion, deposition, or mass movement

form as rivers slow down and deposit sediment at the mouth of the river

hills formed by wind blowing and depositing sand