Weathering and Erosion

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What are landforms?

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Features on the Earth's surface.

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Does an earthquake change the Earth's surface quickly or slowly?

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Quick.

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What is a delta?

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A triangle shaped landform at the mouth of a river.

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What is weathering?

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Breaking rock into smaller pieces.

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What is a canyon?

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A deep gorge with steep sides that can be formed by moving water.

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What is erosion?

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The movement of weathered material around the Earth's surface.

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What causes weathering?

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Natural processes like wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is sediment?

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Small pieces of rock and soil that are moved by erosion.

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How do rivers shape the land?

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By eroding soil and rock, creating valleys and canyons.

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What is a plateau?

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A flat, elevated area of land.