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4 Earth's Surface
Changes to Earth's Surface TEK 4.7B
Term | Definition |
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Delta | An area of sediment that builds up to form a flat piece of land where a river flows into an ocean or a lake. |
Deposition | Depositing sediment in a new location (builds new land) |
Erosion | The movement of weathered material by wind, water, waves or ice. |
Glacier | A large body of ice moving slowly down a slope or over a wide area of land. |
Landform | A feature of Earth’s surface. |
Sediment | Material deposited by water, wind, or ice. |
Slow Change | The changes happening over a long period of time |
Soil | The top layer of the earth's surface in which plants can grow, consisting of rock and mineral particles mixed with decayed organic matter and having the capability of retaining water. |
Weathering | The breaking down of rock into smaller pieces. |