Landform Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is a delta?

Back

A delta is a fan-shaped deposit of earth materials at the mouth of a stream or river.

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Define an alluvial fan.

Back

An alluvial fan is a fan-shaped deposit of rocks formed where a stream flows from a steep slope onto flatter land.

Front

What forms an arch in geology?

Back

An arch forms when chemical and physical weathering weakens the center and the rock erodes.

Front

What is a floodplain?

Back

A floodplain is land covered by water during a flood.

Front

Describe a beach.

Back

A beach is a gently sloping shore next to a body of water washed by waves or tides.

Front

What is erosion?

Back

Erosion is the process by which natural forces move weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

Front

Define weathering.

Back

Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by physical, chemical, or biological processes.

Front

What is a canyon?

Back

A canyon is a deep valley with steep sides, often carved by river erosion.

Front

Explain the term 'landform.'

Back

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

Front

What is a plateau?

Back

A plateau is a flat, elevated area of land that rises sharply above the surrounding area.