Geological Processes and Landforms

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Destructive Process

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The process that breaks down landforms.

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Deposition

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The buildup of land by the dropping of sediment and soil in a new location.

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Earthquake

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A sudden, violent shaking of the ground as a result of movement of Earth's crust.

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Canyon

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A deep, narrow valley formed from the weathering and erosion of flash floods or rivers.

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Constructive Process

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The process of building new landforms.

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Weathering

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The breakdown of rocks by wind, water, and ice. This happens through friction.

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Volcano

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A landform from which lava is released because of a buildup of pressure beneath Earth's surface.

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Erosion

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The movement of sediment from one location to another by wind, water, or ice.

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Delta

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Found at the mouth of a river. Formed by the deposition of sediment as water slows down.

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Mountain

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Formed when tectonic plates push together, crumple, and fold.