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deposition

deposition
the process by which sediment, soil, or rock is laid down in a new location by wind, water, or ice
River deposition creates fertile plains and deltas where sediment accumulates over time.
From Lesson 2:Earth & Environmental Sciences·TOEFL Academic Vocabulary

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River deposition creates fertile plains and deltas where sediment accumulates over time.

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