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have you ever had a straw with ice in your drink at a restaurant and had the ice cube pinned between your straw and your glass? that is an example of erosion. if water continuously beats down on one place it may make a divet over time. this changes the shape of the object that is being beat down on
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 15y agoWater is responsible for transporting the bulk of the world's sediments. The bulk of the world's sediments are deposited from water.
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∙ 14y agoIt wears down rocks first, then it rolls them around, causing them to bump, erode, and move to the next area in the cycle.
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∙ 12y agoWhen water enters cracks it will freeze thus spreading out and breaking the rock. Also, water can carry away sand or small rocks down a slope.
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It help wash away dirt, rocks and mud
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What is the role of erosion and depostion?
The erosion is part of the water in the earth. The deposition is when the water comes to an end and just settles.
What can lead to severe soil erosion expecially on mountainsides?
Erosion is mainly caused by water, but deforestation, over-grazing, wind, and tectonic movement can also play a role. As for mountainsides specifically, i would have to say deforestation.
What role does continental drift play in erosion?
Because continental drift makes erosion happen due to deposition and affeft the plant life and animal life. =)
What type of erosion is water?
WATER EROSION!
What role has moving water played in shaping Earth's surface?
this causes erosion
What role does water play in creating a sinkhole?
Weathring and erosion .
What role does wind and water play for sedimentary rocks?
weathering and erosion helps to build sedimentary layers then sedimentary rocks
What is the role of erosion and depostion?
The erosion is part of the water in the earth. The deposition is when the water comes to an end and just settles.
What role does abrasion play in a river?
abrasion is a type of erosion which takes place when the water rubs against the sea bed eroading it.
What role does water play and erosion and deposition?
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What role does water play in erosion and deposition?
IDK THE ANSWER BECAUSE I DON'T PAY ATTENTION IN CLASS. SO IF YOU ARE READING THIS YOU PAY ATTENTION IN SCHOOL.
What causes erosion to occur magnets or glaciers?
Magnets do not play any role in erosion. Glaciers are ony of many things that cause erosion.
What can lead to severe soil erosion expecially on mountainsides?
Erosion is mainly caused by water, but deforestation, over-grazing, wind, and tectonic movement can also play a role. As for mountainsides specifically, i would have to say deforestation.
What role has moveing water played shaping Earth's surface?
this causes erosion
What role does continental drift play in erosion?
Because continental drift makes erosion happen due to deposition and affeft the plant life and animal life. =)
What role does lungs play in water input or output?
it has a role in water output.
What role do rivers play in the water cycle?
Rivers play an important role. Water cycle begins and ends at rivers.
