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6th Gr. Landforms 2
Investigation 2 Vocabulary Quiz
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| erosion | the breakdown and removal of soil and rock by water, wind, or other forces |
| delta | a fan-shaped (triangular) deposit of earth materials at the mouth of a stream |
| plateau | a large, nearly level area that has been lifted above the surrounding area |
| sediments | tiny bits of rock, shell, dead plants, or other materials transported and deposited by wind, rain, or ice |
| drainage basin | a system of rivers and streams that drains an area like the Colorado Plateau |
| deposition | the process by which eroded earth materials settle out in another place |
| meander | a curve or loop in a river |
| landform | a shape or feature of the Earth's surface, like a delta or canyon |
| channel | the course a stream follows; the deepest part of a river, stream or harbor |
| basin | a low area in which sediments are deposited |
| canyon | a V-shaped valley cut by a river or stream |
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Mrs. Gordon
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