Landform Formation 5.10C/3.10C Flashcard

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What process must occur for sand dunes and deltas to be formed?

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Deposition of sediments.

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How is a wide U-shaped valley most likely formed?

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By a glacier.

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How are canyons and deltas similar in their formation?

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Both are formed by moving water.

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What is the role of water in landform formation?

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Water can erode, transport, and deposit sediments, shaping landforms.

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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 sediments are laid down in new locations after being transported.

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What landform is created by the accumulation of sand by wind?

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Sand dunes.

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What landform is created at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water?

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Delta.

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What natural process can create a canyon?

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Erosion by moving water over a long period.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion transports the broken materials.