* Erosion: The process of wearing away and transporting rock and soil.
* Deposition: The process of dropping or settling of eroded material.
How Gravity Plays a Role:
* Landslides: Gravity causes masses of rock, soil, and debris to move downslope.
* Rockfalls: Gravity pulls loose rocks down steep cliffs and slopes.
* Creep: Gravity slowly pulls soil and rock downslope, often resulting in a gradual tilting of objects on the surface.
Key Point: While these processes move material, they are primarily erosional forces. The material they move is often deposited elsewhere, but the movement itself is considered erosion.
