Changes to Earth's Surface

Front

What is the process called when a glacier drops rocks in oceans and lakes?

Back

Deposition

Front

What landform is formed by wind blowing sand into a pile?

Back

Sand dune

Front

What do we call a change to Earth's surface that happens quickly?

Back

Rapid change

Front

What are small pieces of rock called?

Back

Sediments

Front

What landform is created when a river carves out a hole in the surface?

Back

Canyon

Front

What is the process of wearing away rocks and soil called?

Back

Erosion

Front

What is the term for the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering

Front

What do we call the area where a river meets the ocean?

Back

Delta

Front

What natural process can create a valley over time?

Back

Erosion by water

Front

What is the term for the movement of sediments from one place to another?

Back

Transportation