Landforms

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What is a landform?

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A landform is a natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, plateaus, and plains.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What agent of change causes a canyon?

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Water is the agent of change that causes a canyon through the processes of weathering and erosion.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What process describes the formation of a U-shape valley?

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The formation of a U-shape valley is best described by the processes of weathering and erosion.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What agent of change caused the SEA arch?

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Water is the agent of change that caused the SEA arch.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What process describes the formation of a canyon?

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The formation of a canyon is best described by the processes of weathering and erosion.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What process describes the formation of a sand dune?

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The formation of a sand dune is best described by the process of deposition.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural processes.

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What is a valley?

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A valley is a low area of land between hills or mountains, often where a river flows.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2