Destructive Forces

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What are two types of landforms?

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Mountains and canyons.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rock into smaller pieces.

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What is the process called when rocks and soil are worn away?

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Weathering.

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What happens to a shallow stream over time?

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It becomes a river valley through erosion.

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What occurs when tectonic plates shift?

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It causes an earthquake.

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What is erosion?

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The process of wearing away rocks and soil.

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What is deposition?

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The process where materials are added to a landform.

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What is a canyon?

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A deep valley with steep sides, often formed by erosion.

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What causes weathering?

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Natural forces like wind, water, and ice.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks; erosion moves them.