Download - Earth Science Erosion/Deposition
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Agents of Erosion
Moving Water (Rivers & Runoff) Moving Ice Wind Mass Movement Waves
Erosion/Deposition: Moving Water (Rivers) D.E.Q. How does Moving Water (Rivers)
change the surface?
Erosion/Deposition: Moving Water (Rivers)
Greater slope will: (Determined by terrain)Increase the force of gravity, and in
return:○ The V-shaped river valley will be deeper○ Have faster moving water○ Carry more sediment (cause more erosion)○ Have a narrower river○ Take a straighter course
Erosion/Deposition: Moving Water (Rivers)
Greater slope
Farmington River
Erosion/Deposition: Moving Water (Rivers) Greater slope
Erosion/Deposition: Moving Water (Rivers)
Lesser slope will: (Determined by terrain)Decrease the force of gravity, and in return:
○ The V-shaped river valley will be shallow○ The water will slow down○ The river becomes wider○ The sediments will start to settle
(DEPOSITION)○ The river’s course will meander (bend and
loop)○ Delta will form where river exits into a larger
body of water
Erosion/Deposition: Moving Water (Rivers) Lesser slope
Farm River
Meander
Erosion/Deposition: Moving Water (Rivers) Lower Slope
Farm River Delta
Erosion/Deposition: Moving Water (Rivers) Lesser Slope Farm River