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Unit 3 Lessons 3
Landforms
Question | Answer |
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weathering | The breaking down of rocks on Earth's surface into smaller pieces. |
erosion | The process of moving weathered rock and sediment from one place to another. |
deposition | The dropping or settling of eroded materials. |
sediment | Sand, bits of rock, fossils, and other matter carried and deposited by water, wind, or ice. |
landform | Any recognizable feature on Earth's surface shaped by natural causes. |
flood plain | The wide, flat area alongside a river. |
volcano | A place where hot gases, ash, and melted rock come out of the ground onto Earth's surface. |