Changes to Land 5th Grade Science

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the build-up of land by the settlement of sediment and soil in a new location.

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What causes weathering, erosion, and deposition?

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Water, ice, and wind can cause weathering and erosion, but they do not create soil.

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What conditions are necessary for dunes to form?

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Dunes form in areas with loose, sandy sediments and strong winds.

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What is a V Shaped Valley?

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A V Shaped Valley is a narrow area of low land between hills and mountains created by a river.

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Why does a delta grow?

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A delta grows because the river deposits new material on the delta.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which water, ice, or wind removes soil and rock from one location and transports it to another.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural forces.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small pieces of rock, soil, and organic material that are carried and deposited by water, wind, or ice.

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What role do rivers play in shaping land?

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Rivers shape land by eroding soil and rock, depositing sediment, and creating valleys and deltas.

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What is the difference between erosion and deposition?

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Erosion involves the removal of material, while deposition involves the settling of material in a new location.