Vocabulary Changes to Land

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What are landforms?

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Features on the surface of the Earth such as mountains, hills, canyons, and deltas.

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What is a volcano?

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A mountain formed by lava and ash, representing a quick change in the Earth's surface.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking of rock into smaller pieces from the effects of water, wind, and ice.

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What is a canyon?

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A deep gorge with steep sides that can be formed by moving water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is erosion?

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The movement of weathered material on the Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice.

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What is deposition?

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The process by which sediment is laid down in new locations after being transported.

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What causes weathering?

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Weathering is caused by natural forces such as water, wind, and ice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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How do landforms change over time?

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Landforms change due to processes like erosion, weathering, and volcanic activity.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion moves the broken pieces to new locations.

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What is a delta?

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A landform created at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water, formed by sediment deposition.