Landforms and W.E.D practice

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What is a glacier?

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A large mass of ice that moves slowly over land, formed from compacted snow.

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How do glaciers shape the landscape?

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Glaciers can erode land by scraping and carving out valleys, and they can deposit rocks and sediment as they melt.

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What is sediment?

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Small particles of rock, soil, and organic material that are carried by water, wind, or ice.

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What is a delta?

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A landform created where a river meets a body of water, depositing sediment and forming a triangular shape.

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What happens to a river's speed as it approaches its mouth?

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The river slows down, which allows it to drop sediment and form a delta.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which natural forces like water, wind, or ice wear away rocks and soil.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural processes.

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What is a valley?

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A low area of land between hills or mountains, often formed by erosion.

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What is a volcano?

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An opening in the Earth's surface that allows molten rock, ash, and gases to escape from below.

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What is a plain?

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A large area of flat land with few trees, often found near rivers.