3.7B & 5.7B Changes to Earth (Rapid and Slow) Vocabulary

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What is deposition?

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The dropping off of sediment in a new location after being moved or eroded by wind, water, or ice.

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What are sediments?

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Tiny pieces of rock and other inorganic matter, loose materials such as grain and rock fragments, e.g., sand, mud, silt, sea shells.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is a cave?

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A deep, hollowed-out area underground caused by the erosion by water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is an island?

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New land surrounded by water that is created by the deposition of rock from volcanic eruptions.

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What are landforms?

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Features on the earth's surface, changed by wind, water, and ice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is erosion?

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The process by which natural forces move weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural processes.

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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.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is a valley?

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A low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it.

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What is a sand dune?

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A hill of sand formed by the wind, often found in deserts or near beaches.