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Chem Erosion & Deposition
Chem Erosion & Deposition
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Deposition
What is Erosion?
Moving of rock material from one place to a new
location.
Agents of erosion:
• Flowing water
• Waves
• Gravity
• Wind
Agents of Erosion
Gravity:
– Downward movement of rock due to the force of gravity
What is Deposition?
Laying down of sediment that has been transported by
a medium such as wind, water or ice.