Landforms

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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 sediment carried by the river.

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What process leads to the formation of a delta?

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Deposition.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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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.

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What agent of change causes the formation of sand dunes?

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Wind.

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What is a canyon?

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A canyon is a deep valley with steep sides, often formed by the erosion of a river.

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Which processes contribute to the formation of a canyon?

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Weathering and Erosion.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is an arch in the context of landforms?

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An arch is a natural rock formation that has an opening underneath, often formed by erosion.

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What agent of change is responsible for the formation of sea arches?

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Water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is a glacier?

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A glacier is a large mass of ice that moves slowly down a slope or valley.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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True or False: A glacier is a large piece of ice that moves downhill.

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True.