ESS 2-2 Lesson 2 Flashcard review (2023)

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rock on Earth's surface.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where material is added to a landform or land mass.

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How do canyons form?

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Canyons are formed by water erosion, where rivers cut through rock over time.

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What is a delta?

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A delta is a landform created from the deposition of sediment carried by a river as the flow leaves its mouth.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials.

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What landform is created by wind erosion?

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Hoodoos are landforms created by wind erosion.

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What is the time scale for the formation of most landforms?

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Most landforms are formed over a slow and regional time scale.

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What is a mushroom rock?

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A mushroom rock is a landform shaped by water and ice erosion, resembling a mushroom.

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How do glaciers contribute to landform creation?

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Glaciers deposit rocks and sediment as they move, shaping the landscape.