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Erosion and Deposition

Learn about erosion and deposition processes, gravity, and water's role in shaping landscapes through streams, glaciers, landslides, wind, and waves. Explore stream evolution stages from youth to maturity, the formation of V-shaped valleys, deltas, and alluvial fans. Discover how running water carries and deposits sediments based on particle sizes and velocity changes.

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Erosion and Deposition

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  1. Erosion and Deposition Erosion = moving sediments (particles) Deposition = sediment stops moving. *Gravity and Water are biggest factors* 1. Streams 2. Glaciers • Landslides • Wind • Waves

  2. Gravity Pulls material from high elevations to low

  3. Stream Evolution Youth (Head) mountains, steep slopes V-shaped valley Mature = gentle slopes, stream begins to meander. meander = to wander

  4. V-Shaped Valley

  5. Stream Evolution

  6. Delta- the deposition of sediments that creates a triangular land mass. Mouth where stream enters ocean or lake. Delta forms here

  7. Alluvial Fan (like a delta, but dry)

  8. Deposition Large particles settle more quickly than smaller particles.

  9. Running Water High velocity carries larger particles. As the velocity decreases large particles are deposited first

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