Changes to Earth's Surface

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural forces such as wind, water, and ice.

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What is erosion?

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

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What is deposition?

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The dropping or settling of eroded materials in a new location.

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What is a delta?

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A triangle-shaped landform that forms at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water, created by the deposition of sediment.

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What is a U-shaped valley?

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A valley with a U-shape formed by the erosion of glaciers.

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What is wave action?

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The movement of water caused by waves that can erode and shape coastlines.

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What is wind erosion?

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The process by which wind removes and transports soil and sand from one location to another.

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What are glaciers?

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Large masses of ice that move slowly over land, shaping the landscape through erosion and deposition.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is a landform?

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A natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, plateaus, and plains.

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What is sediment?

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Small particles of rock and soil that are transported by wind, water, or ice.

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