Slow Changes to Land the Delta/Canyon edition

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of soil and rock by wind, water, ice, and gravity.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediments are dropped off in a new location, often at the mouth of a river.

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What landform is created where a river meets a larger body of water?

Back

A delta is formed where a river deposits sediments as it reaches a larger body of water.

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How does moving water affect landforms?

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Moving water can drop sediments in a new place, carve out valleys, and shape the landscape.

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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 materials.

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What type of valley is created by a river?

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A river typically carves out a V-shaped valley.

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What natural process can create a canyon?

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A canyon is formed by the erosion of rock by a river over a long period.

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What role do glaciers play in shaping landforms?

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Glaciers can slowly erode land, creating U-shaped valleys and other features.

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What is the main cause of sediment being deposited on a beach?

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Sediment is deposited on a beach primarily by the action of waves and currents.

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What is the process of weathering?

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