Landforms

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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 carried by the river as the flow velocity decreases.

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What agent of change causes a delta?

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Water.

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What is a sea arch?

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A sea arch is a natural rock formation that is formed by the erosion of rock by waves, creating an arch shape.

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What agent of change caused the sea arch?

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Water.

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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 agent of change causes a sand dune?

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Wind.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural forces such as 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, often by 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 mouth of rivers.

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What process best describes the formation of a canyon?

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Weathering & Erosion.