Landforms 5.7B

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Erosion

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The movement of weathered material by wind, water, or ice (e.g. glaciers).

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What is a landform?

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A physical structure on Earth that occurs naturally.

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What causes wind erosion?

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Strong winds that move sand and other materials.

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What is weathering?

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The process by which exposed rock is broken down by rain, frost, wind, or other elements of weather.

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What is deposition?

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The process by which weathered and eroded material is deposited by wind, water, and ice.

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What landform is created by glaciers?

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Glacial landforms such as valleys and moraines.

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What is the main agent of change for sand dunes?

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Wind erosion and deposition.

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How do rivers shape landforms?

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By eroding the land and depositing sediment, creating valleys and deltas.

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What is a delta?

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A landform created at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water, formed by sediment deposition.

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What role does water play in erosion?

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Water can carry away soil and rock, reshaping the landscape.