mass wasting
the amount of sediment a river carries is called its..
load
Where does a hurricane form?
Warm water near the equator
Groundwater erosion causes... in rocks
holes
As a glacier melts and deposits till, this is an example of glacier...
Deposition
steep slopes create what shape rivers
V
what can a thunderstorm cause?
Flooding, fire, and landslides.
As the outside of a river experiences faster speeds it experiences...
Erosion
what is the difference between stalagmites and stalactites
tites: ceileing
mites: ground
this mass wasting event is when the main portion of the ground divests in
slump
How hot can lightning get?
30000 C
Wind deposition results in...
Dunes
when does young earth theorists believe that the ice age occurred?
after the flood
A weathering event that is a downflow of mostly dirt and water is called a
Mudflow
A storm surge is caused by a ...
hurricane.
The removal of dirt or debris from one area is called
erosion
ground water deposition creates what two things
stalctite and stalagmites
A weathering event that is a downflow of dirt and rocks is called a
Landslide
list the three storms we discussed and how they form
hurricane: warm water
tornado: warm and cold air mix
thunderstorm: warm ground mixes with cold air
The adding dirt or debris to a new area is called...
Erosion and deposition
smoke blocked out the sun
long lasting snow and weather conditions