Weathering, Erosion, Deposition Definitions
Weathering: natural process by which atmospheric and enviromental agents, such as wind, rain, and temperature changes, disintergrates and decomposes rock.
Erosion: process by which wind, water, ice or gravity transports soil and sediment from one location to another.
Deposition: (geology) process by which material is laid down.
A Glacier is a slowly moving mass or river of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow on mountains or near the poles.
What is a weathering agent?
Any various weathering processes that cause physical disintegration
What is an Arete?
A sharp-edged mountain ridge.
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