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weathering
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process by whick exposed rock is broken down by rain, frost, wind, or other elements fo weather
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erosion
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transportation of weathered material by wind, water, or glaciers
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landform
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A natural feature of the earth's surface
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delta
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sediment deposited at the mouth of a river
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canyon
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A narrow chasm with steep cliff walls, cut into the earth by running water; a gorge
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agent of erosion
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removal of sediment, soil, rock and other particles due to wind, water, ice, or gravity
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agent of weathering
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Anything that causes the breakdown of rock
Examples: wind, ice, water |
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abrasion
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The process of scraping or wearing away
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sand dune
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a ridge of sand created by the wind
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