Landforms

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What are the three factors that cause slow changes to Earth's surface? (Hint: 1, 2, 3)

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Wind, Water, & Ice

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Feature on the surface of Earth such as a mountain, hill, dune, ocean, or river

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Landform

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NGSS.4-ESS2-2

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The breakdown of rock into smaller pieces from the effects of wind, water, and ice.

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Weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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The gradual moving of smaller pieces by wind, water, and other natural forces

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Erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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The settling, layering, and build up of land by the settlement of sediment and soil in a new location.

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Deposition

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A deep gorge in the surface of Earth formed by the erosion of moving water and sand (Hint: Usually has a river running through it)

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Canyon

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Hills formed by wind blowing and depositing sand

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Sand Dune

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A triangular landform where a river empties into another body of water

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Delta

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Low area between two hills or mountains created by ice (U-shaped) or rivers (V-shaped)

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Valley

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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How long do changes to Earth's landforms take when weathering, erosion, and deposition are a part of the steps?

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Years & Years

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2