WED Test Review

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What is an Oxbow Lake?

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An Oxbow Lake is a U-shaped body of water formed when a wide meander from a river is cut off, creating a lake.

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What is a Meander?

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A Meander is a winding curve or bend in a river.

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What is Erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water flow.

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What causes glaciers to move?

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Glaciers move primarily due to gravity, which pulls them down slopes.

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What is the process of moving sediments from one location to another called?

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The process of moving sediments is called Erosion.

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What is Deposition?

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Deposition is the geological process in which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform.

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What is the difference between Erosion and Weathering?

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Erosion involves the movement of materials, while weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals at their original location.

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What role does Gravity play in geological processes?

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Gravity is a fundamental force that drives the movement of water, glaciers, and other materials in erosion and sediment transport.

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What is a Floodplain?

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A Floodplain is an area of land adjacent to a river that is subject to flooding.

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What is a Delta?

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A Delta is a landform that forms at the mouth of a river, where it meets a body of water, and sediment is deposited.