Landforms Vocabulary (5.7B)

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What is a glacier?

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A large mass of ice formed from snow accumulation over many years.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which weathered rock and soil are transported from one place to another by natural agents such as water, wind, or ice.

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What is a delta?

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A landform formed at the mouth of a river, where sediment is deposited, creating a triangular or fan-shaped area.

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What is ice?

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Solid water in the form of frozen crystals.

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What does the term 'deposition' refer to in geology?

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The settling of sediments, often carried by water, wind, or ice, onto a surface where they accumulate over time.

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What is weathering?

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The breakdown of rocks into smaller particles due to natural forces such as wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is sediment?

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Small particles of rock and soil that are transported and deposited by natural agents.

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What is a landform?

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A natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, and plateaus.

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What is a river?

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A large, flowing body of water that usually empties into a sea or ocean.

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What is a canyon?

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A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often carved by a river.