WED/Landforms/Fossil Fuels Review

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process where pieces of rock or soil are carried from one place to another by natural forces such as wind, water, or ice.

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What is a dune?

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A dune is a hill formed by the wind blowing, moving, and depositing sand.

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What agent of change causes the formation of sand dunes?

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Wind is the primary agent of change that causes the formation of sand dunes.

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What processes are involved in the formation of a canyon?

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The formation of a canyon involves the processes of weathering and erosion.

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How is a U-shaped valley formed?

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A U-shaped valley is most likely formed by the movement of a glacier.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is a type of rock that is formed by the accumulation and compaction of sediment.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediment is laid down in new locations, often after being transported by erosion.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals at their original location, while erosion involves the movement of those materials to a different location.

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What role does water play in erosion?

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Water can erode land by carrying away soil and rock particles, shaping landscapes over time.

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What is a delta?

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A delta is a landform that forms at the mouth of a river, where it meets a body of water, and sediment is deposited.