Landforms Day 3

Front

What is the process by which sediments are dropped off in a new location?

Back

Deposition

Front

What are the three factors that cause slow changes to Earth's surface?

Back

Wind, Water, & Ice

Front

What process is responsible for creating a delta?

Back

Deposition

Front

What is a feature on the surface of Earth such as a mountain, hill, dune, ocean, or river?

Back

Landform

Front

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

Back

Erosion

Front

Define erosion in the context of landforms.

Back

Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice and transported to another location.

Front

What is the difference between erosion and deposition?

Back

Erosion involves the movement of sediments, while deposition is the process of sediments being dropped off in a new location.

Front

Name a landform created by the process of erosion.

Back

Canyon

Front

What role does water play in shaping landforms?

Back

Water can cause erosion and deposition, shaping landforms through processes like river flow and sediment transport.

Front

How do glaciers contribute to landform changes?

Back

Glaciers erode the land beneath them and deposit sediments as they melt, creating features like valleys and moraines.