Weathering, Erosion and Deposition

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural forces such as wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another, often by wind, water, or ice.

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What is deposition?

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The process where sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass, often occurring after erosion.

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What is a fjord?

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A valley created by a glacier that is now filled with seawater.

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What is a horn?

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A sharpened peak formed from glaciers descending from the top of a mountain.

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What is a moraine?

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A mound or ridge of sediment formed at the edge of a glacier.

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What is a drumlin?

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A long mound of till or glacier deposits, smoothed in the direction of glacial flow.

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What is a delta?

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A landform created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river, where it meets a body of water.

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What is a flood plain?

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An area of land adjacent to a river that is subject to flooding.

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What is the A horizon in soil?

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The top layer of soil, also known as topsoil, which contains organic matter.