GMAS Science Review

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What is a delta?

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

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What process forms a delta?

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Deposition.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat.

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What type of change is water evaporating?

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Physical Change.

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What is an instinct?

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An instinct is a natural behavior that an animal is born with, not learned.

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Give an example of an instinct in animals.

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A baby turtle following the moon back to the ocean.

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What is a levee?

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A levee is a structure built to prevent flooding by holding back water.

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How can levees help in flood control?

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Levees can help by directing water flow and preventing overflow into populated areas.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural forces.

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What is ice wedging?

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Ice wedging is a type of weathering where water seeps into cracks in rocks, freezes, and expands, causing the rock to break apart.