Landforms Day 2

Front

What landform is created by the accumulation of sand due to wind action?

Back

Sand dune

Front

What is the process called that breaks down exposed rock through natural elements?

Back

Weathering

Front

What natural forces contribute to the formation of sand dunes?

Back

Wind erosion and deposition

Front

What landform is characterized by steep sides and a deep valley, often formed by river erosion?

Back

Canyon

Front

What is the primary agent of erosion that shapes landforms in deserts?

Back

Wind

Front

What type of landform is typically found in coastal areas and deserts, formed by wind?

Back

Sand dune

Front

What is the term for the movement of sediment from one location to another?

Back

Erosion

Front

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Back

Weathering is the breakdown of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials.

Front

What landform is created by the deposition of sediment carried by water?

Back

Delta

Front

How do canyons typically form over time?

Back

Through the erosion of rock by flowing water.