5.10C Slow changes Earth's surface

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What is the process that shapes the Earth's surface by breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces?

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Weathering

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What is the slow process that carries away or moves sediment?

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Erosion

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What landform is created by a river carving out land through erosion?

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Canyon

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What are the landforms formed from deposition by wind?

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Sand dune

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What is the term for the movement of sediment from one place to another?

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Erosion

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken pieces.

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What natural forces can cause weathering?

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Physical, chemical, and biological processes.

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

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The process where sediment is laid down in new locations.

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How do hurricanes affect the Earth's surface?

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They can cause erosion and deposition through strong winds and flooding.

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What is a delta?

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A landform created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river.