The process of dropping eroded material in a new place is called deposition.
Erosion is the process of wearing away and transporting rocks, sediment, or soil from one place to another through the action of wind, water, or ice. It often occurs through the processes of weathering, which is the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical, chemical, or biological means.
During erosion, the eroded material is transported by natural forces like wind, water, or ice. However, at some point during transportation, these forces lose their energy and are no longer able to carry the eroded material. As a result, the material is dropped or deposited in a new location.
Deposition occurs when the speed or energy of the transporting medium decreases, such as when a river slows down, when wind strength decreases, or when a glacier melts. When this happens, the eroded material settles or is deposited in a new location. The type and size of the eroded material determine the characteristics of the deposited material. For example, larger boulders may be deposited closer to the source of erosion, while finer particles like sand and silt may be transported further away and deposited in more distant areas.
Deposition plays a crucial role in shaping the Earth's surface. It leads to the accumulation of sediment, the formation of landforms like deltas, alluvial plains, river banks, sand dunes, and beaches, and the creation of new ecosystems.
What is process of dropping eroded material in a new place?
Erosion
Portion
Deposition
Weathering
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