Landforms

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What is a delta?

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A fan-shaped landform created by sediment being deposited at the mouth of a river.

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What are sand dunes?

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Hills or ridges of sand formed when wind erodes sand and deposits it in new locations.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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How are canyons formed?

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Canyons are formed when water acts as an agent of weathering and erosion, breaking rocks into sediment and carrying it away.

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True or False: Canyons are formed when water deposits sediments at the mouth of a river.

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False

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces, often through water freezing in cracks.

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What is erosion?

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The process of moving sediment from one location to another, often by water, wind, or ice.

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What is deposition?

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The process where sediment is dropped off in a new location, often at the mouth of a river.

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What is a U-Shaped Valley?

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A valley formed by the erosion of glaciers, characterized by a U-shaped cross-section.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What role does water play in landform creation?

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Water can cause weathering, erosion, and deposition, shaping various landforms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion moves the broken pieces away.