The scenario described is modeling erosion. Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from their original location and transported elsewhere, often by water. In this case, the water running over the clay results in the clay and other materials being washed away from the table, leaving behind pebbles and components.
A soft lump of clay has water run on top of it. Most of the water and clay runs off the table. After a long while, the water is turned off and allowed to dry. There is no clay left; instead, there are small pebbles and other types of components left on the table.
Which natural process is this modeling?
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physical weathering
physical weathering
chemical weathering
chemical weathering
deposition
deposition
erosion
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