Earth's Landscapes

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What is a landscape?

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A landscape is an area of land that has a particular kind of scenery, including mountains, rivers, and plains.

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What is silt?

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Silt is a fine soil that is carried by water and can settle in layers, often found near rivers and oceans.

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What are fossils?

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Fossils are the remains or traces of plants and animals that lived a long time ago, often found in rocks.

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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 wind, water, or ice.

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What is a river?

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A river is a large, flowing body of water that usually empties into an ocean, sea, or lake.

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What is a glacier?

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A glacier is a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land, shaping the landscape as it goes.

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What is the Grand Canyon?

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The Grand Canyon is a large canyon in Arizona, formed by the erosion of the Colorado River over millions of years.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small pieces of rock, soil, and organic material that are carried by water or wind and can settle in layers.

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What is the ocean?

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The ocean is a vast body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth's surface and is home to many forms of life.

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What is a bone bed?

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A bone bed is a location where many fossils of bones are found together, often indicating a specific event in history.