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A piece of land in the shape of a triangle or fan made by deposits of mud and sand at the mouth of a river is called a ...
delta
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Which soil is often red in color, has very small particles, and retains water very well?
Clay
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The movement of rock and soil from one place to another is called...
Erosion
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When sediments are laid down in new locations building new landforms, it is called...
Deposition
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Volcanoes, landslides, and tsunamis are examples of natural disasters that bring about ___________ changes to earth's surface.
rapid
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What is the breakdown of earth and rock into smaller pieces?
Weathering
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Which soil has large, gritty granules and does not retain water very well?
Sand
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When soil is able to remain moist by holding onto water, we say it ____________ water.
retains
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Size, Color, texture, and ability to retain water are all ...
Properties of Soil
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Large, thick masses of ice formed by fallen snow which has compressed over time are called...
glaciers
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A deep, steep-walled valley cut by a river through rock is called a...
Canyon
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Which soil is best for growing plants?
Loam
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What do we call the loose dirt that covers much of the earth's surface?
Soil
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Changes to the earth's surface are caused by wind, water, and _________.
ice
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What is the thin, rich layer of soil where most nutrients for plants are found?
Topsoil
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What type of soil has medium-sized particles, feels smooth and fine, and is carried and deposited by moving water?
Silt
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