Question

How does the water cycle change the earth's surface?

Answer 1

Water cycle shapes the earth's surface

Explanation:

There are two forces in geology: external forces and internal forces. Rainfall (precipitation) is one external force that tries to erode soil and deposit soil in coastal areas (beaches).

If there is an open space and soil particles are subject to erosion, water droplets carry them via surface runoff. Some areas (such as delta areas) are filled with soil particles (alluvium).

Therefore, water cycle (especially precipitation) tends to erode soil from upper areas and deposit in low lying areas.