Groundwater does not cause significant erosion and deposition. While groundwater can move through the ground and cause weathering of rocks and sediments, it typically does not have enough energy to transport and deposit large amounts of material. Erosion and deposition are primarily caused by surface water processes, such as the action of rivers, streams, glaciers, and wind. Groundwater can contribute indirectly to erosion and deposition by lubricating faults, joints, and cracks in the Earth's crust, making them more susceptible to landslides and other mass wasting processes. However, the primary agents responsible for erosion and deposition are surface water and wind.