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In the Break, move, drop song, what does drop represent?
deposition
How does slope affect erosion and deposition?
Water will flow faster and have more energy moving the sand and clay farther
What is a fossil?
any remains, trace or imprint of an animal or plant life preserved in Earth's crust
In the Break, move, drop song, what does break represent?
weathering
What is sedimentary rock?
a rock that forms when layers of sediments get stuck
Where would you find the oldest fossils? New the top layer of sedimentary rock or the bottom?
bottom
In the Break, move, drop song, what does move represent?
erosion
What is deposition?
The process by which eroded materials settle out in another place
If you found an ocean fossil on a mountain, what would this indicate?
That the mountain area was once covered by water
What is erosion?
The process by which water, wind, or ice carries away earth materials
What is a canyon and what does it look like?
A deep valley with steep sides eroded by a river
What is a valley and what does it look like?
A low area between hills and mountains, often where a river flows
What is a delta?
A fan-shaped deposit at the mouth of a river
What is a floodplain?
the land that gets covered by water from a stream or river during a flood
True or False: A Glacier does not cause erosion.
False
True or False: Tom Brady is the GOAT
True
