Vocabulary Changes to Land

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What is a Glacier?

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A large piece of ice and rock that breaks free and slides down a hill, picking up rock and sediments.

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What is Weathering?

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The breaking of rock into smaller pieces from the effects of water, wind, and ice.

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What is a Sand Dune?

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Sand piles that are caused by wind erosion and deposition.

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What is Erosion?

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The movement of weathered material on the Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice.

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What is a Canyon?

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A deep gorge with steep sides that can be formed by moving water.

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What is Deposition?

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The process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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What causes Erosion?

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Erosion is caused by natural forces such as wind, water, and ice.

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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 is a Delta?

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A landform that forms at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water, created by sediment deposition.

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What is the role of glaciers in shaping the landscape?

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Glaciers carve out valleys and shape mountains as they move and melt.