Landforms

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What is deposition?

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The build-up of land by the settlement of sediments and soil in a new location.

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What landform is formed by water erosion?

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A landform that is shaped and created by the action of water eroding the land.

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What is erosion?

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The movement of sediment down a fast-moving river or the wearing away of land by natural forces.

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What is a delta?

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A triangular landform where a river empties into another body of water, formed by the deposition of sediments.

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What is a canyon?

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A deep valley with steep sides, often formed by the erosion of a river.

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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 weathering?

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

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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 through erosion and deposition.

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What is sediment?

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Small particles of rock, soil, and organic material that are transported by water, wind, or ice.

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What is the difference between erosion and deposition?

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Erosion is the movement of sediment, while deposition is the settling of sediment in a new location.