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4th Grade Sci U 06
Investigating the Changing Earth
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Weathering | process which breaks down rocks into smaller pieces |
| Erosion | process where broken down materials are moved from one area to another |
| Deposition | process by which weathered and eroded material is deposited by wind, water, and ice |
| Delta | a piece of land shaped like a triangle that is formed when a river splits into smaller rivers before it flows into an ocean |
| Glacier | a large area of thick ice that remains frozen from one year to the next |
| Landform | a recognizable, naturally formed feature on the Earth's surface |
| Sediment | the small pieces of material that can be easily transported by moving air or water |
| Canyon | a deep, narrow valley surrounded by tall cliffs |
| Cave | a large hollow place formed by natural processes in the side of a hill or cliff or underground |
| Sand Dune | a mount, hill or ridge of sand that lies behind the part of the beach affected by tides. They are formed over many years when windblown sand is trapped by beach grass or other stationary objects. |
| Valley | a lower part in the land, between two higher parts which might be hills or mountains |
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