Topic 5: Lesson 2 - Erosion and Deposition

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which natural forces like water, wind, or ice wear away rocks and soil, transporting them to different locations.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where materials like soil and rocks are dropped or settled in a new location after being transported by erosion.

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How do dunes help coastal areas?

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Dunes help coastal areas by absorbing impacts from waves, protecting homes from rising tides, and providing a barrier to low-lying areas.

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What natural process forms a small sea cave?

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A small sea cave is formed by erosion, specifically when waves crash into the side of a cliff.

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What is a tall thin rock formation formed by wind an example of?

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A tall thin rock formation formed by wind is an example of erosion.

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What process shapes giant dunes?

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The process that shapes giant dunes is deposition.

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What is a landslide?

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A landslide is a type of mass movement where a large amount of rock and soil moves quickly down a slope.

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What is a slump?

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A slump is a type of mass movement where a single large mass of rock and soil moves downhill, often after heavy rain.

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What is creep in terms of mass movement?

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Creep is a slow, gradual movement of soil and rock down a slope.

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What is a mudflow?

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A mudflow is a rapid flow of water-saturated soil and debris down a slope.