Choose the correct definition of the word DEPOSITION?* Deposition is the process of liquid falling from the sky as precipitation.

Deposition is the process that breaks down rock and other substances at Earth's
surface.

Deposition is the process that transports rock and other substances on the Earth's
surface.

Deposition is the process that drops or lays down rock and other substances at
Earth's surface

D

Explanation:

A quick way of remembering the process of deposition, think about the word deposit. Deposit is a prefix of deposition and generally is defined as dropping or putting/setting things down. Using this clue, you can guess that deposition has something to do with putting dropping / putting something down.

The only answer that clearly mentions the process of dropping or laying down something is D, so D is the correct answer.

Also, deposition is literally defined as the depositing of rocks.