Landforms

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What is the process of breaking up rocks on Earth's surface called?

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Weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

What is a landform characterized by a sandy shore along a body of water?

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Beach

Front

What type of landform is formed from the accumulation of snow and ice over time?

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Glacier

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What are natural features of the Earth's surface known as?

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Landforms

Front

What is a landform that is completely surrounded by water?

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Island

Front

What term describes the movement of weathered material from one location to another?

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Erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

What landform is created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river?

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Delta

Front

What is the term for a large, flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land?

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Plateau

Front

What landform is characterized by steep sides and a flat top?

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Mesa

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What is the process by which landforms are shaped by natural forces such as wind and water?

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Geomorphology

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2