Learn what causes deposition and how materials settle from water, wind, or ice to form landforms like deltas and sand dunes.
Learn about depositional landforms with two key examples: beaches and deltas, formed by sediment deposits from waves and rivers.
Discover where deposition occurs in nature, including riverbanks, deltas, beaches, and dunes, and how it shapes landscapes and habitats.
Discover the 4 main types of deposition—glacial, fluvial, aeolian, and coastal—and their key geological features.
Explore the main depositional environments of sedimentary rocks, including terrestrial and marine settings, and their role in Earth's history.
Explore the main classifications of sedimentary environments: terrestrial, marine, and transitional, and their effects on sediment characteristics.