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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Deposition

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

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Landform

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a physical structure on Earth that occurs naturally

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What is formed by wind erosion and deposition?

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sand dune

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What is the process by which exposed rock is broken down?

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weathering

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What landform is created by water erosion?

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valley

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What landform is created by glaciers?

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canyon

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What is the difference between erosion and deposition?

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Erosion is the movement of material, while deposition is the placement of that material.

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What natural forces cause erosion?

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Wind, water, and ice.

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What is a delta?

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A landform created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river.