Topic 9 Earth's Surface Systems Review

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What is the most likely title of a graph showing temperature changes throughout the day?

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Temperature Changes throughout the Day

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What natural processes are responsible for the formation of an oxbow lake?

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Erosion and deposition of sediment

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What is topsoil?

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The first layer of soil where plants grow roots.

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What feature can form when minerals inside bedrock dissolve and wash away?

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Sinkhole

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What is the most likely reason the Mississippi River delta has changed over time?

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Deposition.

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What is erosion?

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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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The process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform.

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What is a meander in a river?

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A winding curve or bend in a river.

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What is a delta?

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A landform created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river.

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What is a sinkhole?

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A depression or hole in the ground caused by the collapse of a surface layer.