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A low, triangular plain that forms where rivers empty into the ocean,
delta
Constructive force in which sediments that have been moved from one place are dropped or released in another place,
Deposition
Steep slopes with loose sediments can become soaked with water and slide easily. This is called a _______________________.
Landside
What forms as the roof of a cave collapses?
sinkhole
What do glaciers do?
move soil and rock over long distances, provide us with fresh water, form lakes,
The process of moving sediment from one place to another
 
Erosion
 
weathering
 
deposition
How does moving water form a valley?
A stream grows into a river and carries sediments away from its banks creating a V-shaped valley.
(True oe False) Trees have the power to move or split rocks as they grow.
TRUE
Chemical weathering is done by water with weak ___________ in it.
acid
Name the two types of weathering,
mechanical or physical AND chemical
destructive force that breaks down rock into smaller pieces
weathering
small pieces of rock; rocklets
sediment
destructive force in which pieces of rock are moved by water, wind, or moving ice
erosion
How often do changes to Earth's surface take place?
All the time
What do the lines on a topographic map tell us?
elevation, height above sea level
Where is the greatest amount of fresh water trapped?
glaciers, ice sheets
The ocean floor has similar features to dry land. Name one.
Mountains, canyons, plains
Name a landform.
mountain, hill, sand dune, sinkhole, cave, river, bay, delta, beach, wetland..... and many more
Where is our usable fresh water?
glaciers and ice sheets
map that shows the shape of the surface features and their elevation
topographic map
thin, rocky outer layer of Earth
crust
Lines on a topographic map
contour lines