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Chapter 3 Lesson 1and 2 vocabulary ECS

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erosionThe process by which water, ice, wind, or gravity moves weathered rock in soil.
mass movementany one of several processes by which gravity moves sediment downhill.
depositionProcess in which sediment is laid down in new locations.
sedimentEarth materials deposited br erosion.
rillA tiny groove in soil formed by erosion.
gullyA large channel in soil formed by erosion.
streamA channel through which water is continually flowing downhill.
riverA large stream.
groundwaterWater that fills the cracks and spaces in underground soil and rock layers.
alluvial fanA wide, sloping deposit of sediment formed where a stream leaves a mountain range.
stalagmiteA cone-shaped calcite deposit that builds up from the floor of a cave.
stalactiteA calcite deposit that hangs from the roof of a cave.
deltaA landform made of sediment that is deposited where a river flows into an ocean or lake.
tributaryA stream that flows into a larger stream.
flood plainWide valley through which a river flows.


Team 6-1 Science and Language Arts
D.S. Ray Middle School
Baldwinsville, NY 13027, NY

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