| A | B |
|---|
| removal of rock particles by natural processes | erosion |
| the mixture of minerals, animals and organic material that supports life on earth | soil |
| the slow process of breaking down rocks, soil, and other materials without any type of movements | weathering |
| the flow of water from rain, ice or snow that runs over land | runoff |
| rain that is usually acidic that affects plants and aquatic animals negatively | acid rain |
| when the soil loses nutrients due to excessive water washing it away | leaching |
| flowing water can move soil and sand | water erosion |
| the breakdown and movement of rocks and other land debris by the wind's force. | wind erosion |
| small pieces of broken rock | sediment |
