Landforms

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What is a landform?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What agent of change is responsible for creating valleys?

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Water and ice are the main agents of change that can create valleys.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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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 water, wind, or ice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What landform is created by the accumulation of sand by wind?

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A sand dune is formed by the accumulation of sand due to wind.

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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.

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What agent of change causes a canyon?

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Water is the primary agent of change that causes the formation of a canyon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural forces.

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What landform is characterized by steep sides and a flat top?

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A plateau is characterized by steep sides and a flat top.

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What is a U-shaped valley?

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A U-shaped valley is formed by glacial activity, characterized by its U-shaped cross-section.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2