5th Grade Landforms Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is a Delta?

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A large flat area of land at the mouth (end) of a river.

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What is a glacier?

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A slowly moving mass of ice.

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What creates a V-shaped valley?

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A river agent.

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Is a landform going through seasonal changes an example of weathering?

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True.

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What is deposition?

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The process in which materials eroded by water, wind, or ice are dropped in a new place.

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What is erosion?

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The movement of weathered materials by water, wind, or ice.

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What is a canyon?

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A deep narrow valley with steep sides, often formed by river erosion.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks and minerals by natural processes.

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What is a plateau?

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A large flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land.

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What is a mountain?

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A large landform that rises prominently above its surroundings, typically having a peak.