Unit 4 Earth's Changing Surface Review 2024

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Delta Formation?
Back
Delta Formation is a constructive geologic process where sediment carried by a river is deposited as the river flows into a body of water, creating a landform called a delta.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Sedimentation?
Back
Sedimentation is the process by which particles settle out of a fluid, leading to the accumulation of sediments in a particular area, often forming new landforms.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'intact' mean in the context of archaeological findings?
Back
'Intact' means that the objects or structures found have remained in their original condition without significant damage or alteration.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Where does the greatest amount of deposition occur in a stream?
Back
The greatest amount of deposition occurs at the point where the stream slows down, typically at the mouth of the stream where it meets a larger body of water.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is coastal erosion?
Back
Coastal erosion is the process by which waves and currents wear away the land along the coastline, leading to the loss of soil and rock.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do waves contribute to coastal erosion?
Back
Waves pound against rocks and soil, breaking them down into smaller particles, which are then carried away, causing the coastline to move inward.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are tectonic plate boundaries?
Back
Tectonic plate boundaries are the edges where two tectonic plates meet, often associated with geological activity such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
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