Landforms 5.7B

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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, created by the deposition of sediments carried by the river.

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What process creates a canyon?

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A canyon is typically formed by the erosion of rock by a river over a long period of time.

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Define deposition in the context of landforms.

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Deposition is the process by which weathered and eroded material is laid down or deposited by wind, water, or ice.

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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 forces such as wind or water.

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What landform is created by wind erosion and deposition?

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Sand dunes are landforms created by the erosion of sand by wind and the deposition of that sand in mounds.

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How do glaciers contribute to landform changes?

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Glaciers erode the land as they move, carving out valleys and shaping mountains.

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What is a valley?

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A valley is a low area of land between hills or mountains, often formed by the erosion of a river.

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What is the main difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals, while erosion is the movement of those materials from one location to another.

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What is a sand dune?

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A sand dune is a hill of sand built by the wind, typically found in deserts or near beaches.

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What role do floods play in shaping landforms?

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Floods can erode soil and rock, leading to the formation of canyons and changing the landscape.

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