Shaping Earth's Surface Review

Front

What process mainly creates deltas?

Back

Deposition

Front

What natural feature is formed by a river cutting through the land?

Back

A valley

Front

What process causes sinkholes to form?

Back

Surface water dissolves and weakens rocks.

Front

What is critical in the formation and preservation of fossils?

Back

Deposition

Front

Why would an experiment be used to study the effect of fertilizer on marigold growth?

Back

Her research question requires changing one variable to see how it affects others.

Front

What is erosion?

Back

The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water.

Front

Define weathering.

Back

The breaking down of rocks and minerals through natural processes.

Front

What is deposition in the context of shaping Earth's surface?

Back

The process where materials are added to a landform, often by water, wind, or ice.

Front

What role do rivers play in shaping the landscape?

Back

Rivers erode land, create valleys, and deposit sediments, forming features like deltas.

Front

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks; erosion transports the broken materials.