Changes to Land Definitions

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What is erosion?

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The movement of sediment from one place to another by wind, water, or ice.

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What landform is created by the weathering and erosion of rock as a glacier moves down a mountain?

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U-shaped valley.

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What is a v-shaped valley?

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A narrow landform with steep sides formed by river erosion.

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What is a sand dune?

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A large hill or mound of sand formed by wind weathering and deposition.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of larger rocks into smaller pieces called sediment.

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What is sediment?

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Small pieces of rock and soil that are moved by erosion.

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What causes the formation of canyons?

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Canyons are formed by river erosion over a long period of time.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken pieces.

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What is a glacier?

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A large mass of ice that moves slowly over land, shaping the landscape.

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How do sand dunes change over time?

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Sand dunes can shift and change shape due to wind erosion and deposition.