Landforms Vocabulary (5.7B)

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What does the word 'surface' mean?

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The top layer of something.

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How is a U-shaped valley formed?

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By the erosive action of glaciers moving downhill, carving and widening the valley over time.

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What is a glacier?

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A large mass of ice formed from snow accumulation over many years.

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What is ice?

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Solid water in the form of frozen crystals.

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What is a canyon?

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A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often carved by a river or erosion.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which natural forces like water, wind, or ice wear away rocks and soil.

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What is a river?

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

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What is a mountain?

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A large landform that rises prominently above its surroundings, typically having a peak.

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What is a valley?

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A low area of land between hills or mountains, often containing a river or stream.

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What is sediment?

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