2024 STAAR REVIEW SCIENCE

Front

What type of landform is caused by ice erosion?

Back

U-shaped valley

Front

What are hills formed by wind blowing, moving, and depositing sand called?

Back

Dune

Front

What is the process of laying down soil moved from another location by natural forces?

Back

Deposition

Front

What term describes the average weather conditions over a long time?

Back

Climate

Front

To which process is the formation of clouds related in the water cycle?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the term for the breaking down of rocks and minerals by natural forces?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term average conditions.

Front

What landform is created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river?

Back

Delta

Front

What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Front

What type of valley is formed by river erosion?

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V-shaped valley