Erosion
Once rock is broken down into sediment, it is carried away. This processes of carrying sediment away is called erosion.
DepositionAfter rock has been weathered and eroded, sediment comes to rest (or is deposited). An example of deposition can be seen on the picture to the right. The Mississippi river carries sediment all the way to the mouth of the river where it comes to rest. This is called a delta, and A delta is an example of deposition.
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