Here's a breakdown:
* Erosion: The process of wearing away and transporting earth materials by wind, water, or ice.
* Deposition: The process where these transported materials settle down in a new location.
Examples of deposition:
* River deltas: Rivers carry sediment downstream and deposit it at their mouths, creating deltas.
* Sand dunes: Wind carries sand grains and deposits them in piles, forming dunes.
* Glacial moraines: As glaciers melt, they deposit rocks and sediment, forming moraines.
* Sedimentary rocks: Over time, layers of deposited sediment can become compacted and cemented together, forming sedimentary rocks.
Deposition is a crucial part of the Earth's natural cycles, shaping landscapes and creating new landforms.
