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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What agent of change is responsible for the formation of a canyon?

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Water is the agent of change that causes a canyon to form through erosion.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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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 natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.

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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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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, created by the deposition of sediment.

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What role does water play in shaping landforms?

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Water shapes landforms through processes like erosion, deposition, and weathering.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is a glacier?

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A glacier is a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land, shaping the landscape as it advances.

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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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How do wind and water differ in their effects on landforms?

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Water primarily erodes and deposits materials, while wind mainly transports sand and smaller particles, shaping landforms differently.

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What is a plateau?

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A plateau is a flat, elevated area of land that has been uplifted by geological forces.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2