Landforms (5.10C)

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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 is weathering?

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Weathering is the process in which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces due to environmental factors like wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process in which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass, often occurring at the end of rivers or in deltas.

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What is a canyon?

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A canyon is a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often formed by the erosion of rock by a river over a long period.

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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 sediments are deposited in a triangular shape.

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What is a sand dune?

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A sand dune is a hill of sand formed by the wind, typically found in deserts or near beaches.

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What is a V-shaped valley?

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A V-shaped valley is a valley with a shape resembling the letter 'V', formed by the erosion of a river.

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What is a U-shaped valley?

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A U-shaped valley is a valley with a shape resembling the letter 'U', formed by glacial erosion.

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What is frost wedging?

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Frost wedging is a weathering process where water seeps into cracks in rocks, freezes, expands, and causes the rock to break apart.