Unit 4 - Changes to Earth's Surface

Front

What is the process called when rock is broken down into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering

Front

What landforms are created by the same agent of change, specifically water?

Back

A canyon and V-shaped valley

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

How does deposition occur due to water?

Back

Water in a river slows down and drops off sediments to form a delta.

Front

What is the role of erosion in shaping landforms?

Back

Erosion is the process that removes soil and rock from one location and transports it to another, contributing to the formation of various landforms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

What is deposition in the context of geological processes?

Back

Deposition is the process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

How do erosion and deposition work together in shaping Earth's surface?

Back

Erosion removes materials from one area while deposition adds materials to another, continuously reshaping the landscape.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

What is a delta and how is it formed?

Back

A delta is a landform that forms at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water, created by the deposition of sediments carried by the river.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Back

Weathering is the breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces, while erosion is the movement of those pieces from one location to another.

Front

What are the three main agents of change that shape Earth's surface?

Back

Wind, water, and ice.

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NGSS.4-ESS2-1

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How can an airplane pilot observe the effects of erosion and deposition from the air?

Back

An airplane pilot can see landforms such as canyons, deltas, and valleys that have been shaped by the processes of erosion and deposition.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2