5.10C Landforms Vocabulary

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What is a canyon?

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A canyon is a landform cut from the Earth by river erosion, characterized by a V-shaped valley.

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What is a delta?

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A delta is a landform created at the mouth of a river from the deposition of sediment.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the dropping of sediment in a new location by wind, water, or ice.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of sediment from one place to another by wind, water, or ice.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment refers to small pieces of weathered rock.

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What causes a canyon to form?

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A canyon forms primarily due to the process of river erosion over a long period.

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How does a delta form?

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A delta forms when a river slows down and deposits sediment at its mouth, creating new land.

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What is the difference between erosion and weathering?

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Erosion involves the movement of sediment, while weathering is the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces.

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What role does wind play in deposition?

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Wind can carry and deposit sediment in new locations, contributing to landform changes.

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What is an example of a landform created by erosion?

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A canyon is a common example of a landform created by erosion.