Changes to Earth's Surface

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What is the breakdown of the Earth’s crust into sediment called?

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weathering

Front

What is it called when weathered rock is carried away?

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erosion

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Example of erosion:

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wind blowing away sediment

Front

What is the process called when a glacier drops rocks in oceans and lakes?

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deposition

Front

Features of the surface of the Earth such as mountains, hills, dunes, oceans, and rivers are called

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landforms

Front

The buildup of land by depositing sediment and soil in a new location is

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deposition

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A triangle-shaped landform at the mouth of a river as it empties into a body of water is

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delta

Front

When a river flows over the Earth and carves out a hole in the surface, it makes a

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canyon

Front

Why does a delta form when a river meets the ocean?

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The river slows down and drops sediments.

Front

What natural force formed the Grand Canyon millions of years ago?

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a river