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The laying down of material that has been weathered, eroded and transported by natural processes such as water, wind and ice. - Geography

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The laying down of material that has been weathered, eroded and transported by natural processes such as water, wind and ice.

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  • Physical Weathering

  • Deposition

  • Denudation

  • Tributary

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Solution

Deposition

Explanation:

Deposition is the process where material that has been weathered, eroded, and transported by natural agents like water, wind, or ice is laid down or settled in a new location. This material could be soil, sand, rocks, or other sediments. Deposition forms landforms such as river deltas, beaches, and sand dunes.

 
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Chapter 10: Denudation - EXERCISES [Page 93]

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Morning Star Total Geography [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 10 Denudation
EXERCISES | Q I. 7. | Page 93
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