Deposited by Water:
* Sedimentary Rocks: These rocks form from the accumulation and cementation of sediments, which are fragments of pre-existing rocks, minerals, or organic matter.
* Sandstone: Formed from sand grains (mainly quartz) deposited by rivers, oceans, or wind.
* Conglomerate: Formed from gravel-sized fragments deposited by rivers, glaciers, or ocean currents.
* Shale: Formed from fine-grained clay and silt deposited in quiet water environments like lakes or deep oceans.
* Limestone: Formed from the accumulation of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) from marine organisms or chemical precipitation.
* Evaporites: Formed from the evaporation of water in enclosed environments, leaving behind dissolved minerals like halite (rock salt) or gypsum.
* Alluvium: Loose, unconsolidated sediments deposited by rivers, often found in floodplains and river valleys.
* Delta Deposits: Accumulation of sediment at the mouth of a river where it enters a larger body of water (lake or ocean).
* Beach Deposits: Sand, gravel, and shells deposited by waves and currents along coastlines.
* Loess: Fine-grained silt deposited by wind, often originating from glacial outwash plains.
Deposited by Wind:
* Sand Dunes: Mounds of sand deposited by wind in desert regions or along coastlines.
* Dust Deposits: Fine particles of silt and clay transported by wind, often settling in layers across large areas.
* Loess: As mentioned above, fine-grained silt deposited by wind, often originating from glacial outwash plains.
* Volcanic Ash: Fine particles of volcanic glass and rock fragments deposited by wind, sometimes covering vast areas.
* Aerosols: Microscopic particles suspended in the atmosphere, transported by wind, and contributing to haze, smog, and precipitation.
Note: These are just some examples, and many other Earth substances are deposited by water or wind. The specific composition and characteristics of these deposits depend on various factors like the source of the material, the transportation process, and the environment of deposition.
