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Earth Science (Mr. Davidson) Weather. Erosion, Deposition Vocabulary

Vocabulary terms for Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Unit

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erosionto pick up due to an increase in velocity
dischargehow much water is flowing in a stream/river
hydrologythe study of water
water tablethe interface between the zone of aeration and the zone of saturation
infiltrationto seep through due to gravity
meandera bend in a river or stream
zone of saturationthe portion of the soil which is filled with water
porositythe amount of space between particles
evapotranspirationall water that enters the atmosphere
permeableallows water to flow through
weatheringto break down
zone of aerationthe portion of the soil which is filled with air
depositionto drop off due to a decrease in velocity
capillaritythe ability of water to rise in small openings
impermeabledoes not allow water to flow through
abrasionrubbing together


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