Landforms: Changing Land 4.14 & 4.15

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What does deposit mean?

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To drop.

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What is weathering?

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The breakdown of solid materials into very small particles by water, air, and natural events.

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What is erosion?

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The movement of rock and soil from one place to another.

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What is deposition?

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The process of dropping sediment in a new location.

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What is a rapid change?

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A change that happens quickly.

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What is a landform?

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A natural feature of Earth's surface.

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What causes erosion?

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Water, wind, and ice can cause erosion by moving soil and rock.

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What is sediment?

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Small pieces of rock and soil that are moved by erosion.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down materials, while erosion moves them.

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What role does vegetation play in preventing erosion?

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Vegetation helps hold soil in place with its roots.