ACAP Science Landforms

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What is a landform?

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A landform is a natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, plateaus, and plains.

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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 materials are added to a landform, often occurring at the mouth of rivers where sediment is dropped.

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of ancient living organisms, often found in sedimentary rock.

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What does it mean when we say an area was once a forest?

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It means that the area was covered with trees and vegetation in the past.

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What is the significance of studying fossils in understanding landforms?

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Fossils help scientists understand the history of an area, including what types of environments existed there in the past.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals, while erosion is the movement of those materials from one place to another.

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What is a delta?

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A delta is a landform that forms at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water, created by the deposition of sediment.

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What is the role of water in erosion?

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Water can carry away soil and rock, leading to changes in landforms over time.

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What is a geological process?

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A geological process is a natural event that shapes the Earth's surface, such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and erosion.