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 hills.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

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What process describes the wearing away of rocks and soil?

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Weathering is the process that describes the wearing away of rocks and soil.

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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 wind, water, or ice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where materials are added to a landform, often after being transported by wind, water, or ice.

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What landform is created by the accumulation of sand by wind?

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A sand dune is created by the accumulation of sand transported by wind.

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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 agent of change is responsible for forming a delta?

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Water is the agent of change responsible for forming a delta.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What landform is characterized by a U-shape and formed by glacial activity?

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A U-shaped valley is characterized by its U-shape and is formed by glacial activity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What agent of change causes the formation of a U-shaped valley?

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Ice is the agent of change that causes the formation of a U-shaped valley.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the main agent of change that creates sand dunes?

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Wind is the main agent of change that creates sand dunes.