What is erosion?
TN READY REVIEW ESS 1.1 and 2.1 Erosion and Deposition

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural forces such as wind, water, and ice.
2.
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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.
3.
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What agent of erosion forms sand dunes?
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Wind is the agent of erosion that leads to the formation of sand dunes.
4.
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What is a V-shaped valley?
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A V-shaped valley is a valley formed by the erosion of a river, characterized by steep sides and a narrow bottom.
5.
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How do canyons form?
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Canyons are formed by the erosion of rock by fast-moving water over a long period of time.
6.
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What is a river delta?
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A river delta is a landform that forms at the mouth of a river, where it meets a body of water, and is created by the deposition of sediments.
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What causes a delta to grow larger over time?
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Deposition of sediments causes a delta to become bigger over time.
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