Landforms

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What is the primary agent of change that causes the formation of landforms such as arches?

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Water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What geological process is responsible for the creation of a delta?

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Deposition

Front

Which natural force is responsible for the movement and formation of sand dunes?

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Wind

Front

True or False: A glacier is a large piece of ice that moves downhill.

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True

Front

What agent of change is responsible for the formation of U-shaped valleys?

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Ice

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Define erosion in the context of landform development.

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water flow.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks and minerals at the Earth's surface, while erosion involves the movement of those materials from one location to another.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What role does gravity play in the formation of landforms?

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Gravity causes materials to move downhill, contributing to processes like landslides and the flow of glaciers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

What is a canyon, and how is it typically formed?

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A canyon is a deep, narrow valley formed by the erosion of rock, often by a river over a long period.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Explain the process of sedimentation.

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Sedimentation is the process by which particles settle out of a fluid, leading to the accumulation of sediments in layers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2