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What is soil deposited in other places called?

silt


Is soil formed by erosion of rocks?

Weathered and eroded rock that has been deposited in fairly tranquil settings is the basis of soil formation.


Where does eroded soil go to?

Eroded soil can be carried away by water, wind, or ice to various locations. It may be deposited in nearby bodies of water like rivers, lakes, or oceans, or settle on the land surface, altering the landscape. In some cases, eroded soil can also accumulate in valleys, forming sediment deposits.


What happens to soil and rocks that have been eroded?

Eroded soil washes away and winds up in rivers, and eventually in lakes or oceans where is becomes sediment at the bottom. Rocks can be eroded into sand. Generally, they remain part of the soil, until the soil is eroded.


What is the process called when eroded rock and soil particles settle?

The process is called sedimentation. It occurs when eroded particles are carried by water or wind and deposited in a new location, forming layers of sediment over time.


Where does eroded soil go after it is transported by water wind or ice?

Eroded soil can be transported to rivers, lakes, and oceans where it settles at the bottom, contributing to sediment buildup. In some cases, it can be carried long distances before settling in new locations, such as floodplains or deltas. Additionally, eroded soil can be deposited in areas where wind erosion is prevalent, creating sand dunes and altering landscapes.


Are rivers able to erode and deposit land?

Yes they are. Water can erode the river banks - and carry the loose soil to other places - where it's deposited.


What are particles of clay and silt eroded and deposited by the wind?

Particles of clay and silt eroded and deposited by the wind are known as loess. These fine particles can be carried over long distances before settling and forming thick layers of fertile soil. Loess deposits are found in regions with strong winds and are important for agriculture.


What is soil deposited by water kwown as?

Soil deposited by water is known as alluvium. This type of soil is typically made up of silt, clay, sand, and gravel deposits that have been carried and deposited by streams, rivers, and other bodies of water.


Why do plants won't grow well in eroded places?

There are usually not enough nutrients in the soil of eroded places to support good plant life. Depending on on how erroded the ground is, it also may not supportÊthe root struture needed to sustain the plant.


What forms when rocks are weathered and eroded?

Sediment is formed when rocks are eroded or weathered in water. When the process occurs on land, the smaller pieces of rock mix with organic matter (plant, animal or spoor), and eventually become soil.


What feature is formed when rock soil and other material are deposited by a glacier?

a moraine