Vocab/Unit 5 Flashcard

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What landscape feature is formed by glacial activity?

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A U-shaped valley is formed by glacial activity.

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What is a glacier?

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A glacier is a large body of ice and snow that shows evidence of movement.

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What is transpiration in plants?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants give off water vapor as a waste product.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the constant movement of water between Earth's atmosphere and Earth's surface.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the chemical or mechanical process by which rock is gradually broken down.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks in place, while erosion involves the movement of those materials.

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What is the role of glaciers in shaping landscapes?

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Glaciers carve out valleys and shape mountains through their movement and melting.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water turns into water vapor.