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Alluvium

earth science Maturity 11-13

Running water moves small bits of land.

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Amazon alluvium deposit - autazes.jpg
It carries sand and tiny rocks. The water drops them in new spots. This soil is very good for plants. It helps food grow for us.
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Can you find sand by a river?

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