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delta an area of new land formed at the mouth of a river
erosion process of moving sediment by wind, water, or ice
deposition process by which sediment drops out of water
weathering process of wearing away rocks by natural means
jetty wall-like structure that sticks out into the ocean
dam a structure that stops the flow of a river, forming a lake
levee a wall of earth or concrete along the banks of a waterway
moraine a hill-shaped landform created by a glacier
Canyons are shaped by ____________________. water
What is WED? weathering, erosion, deposition
____________ takes the longest to occur. Weathering
When sediment is deposited at the mouth of a river, a _______ is formed. delta
Which landform can be created when sand is blown? Sand dunes
How do dams help control flooding? They form a lake, control how much water is released in rivers, and hold back water that rushes downstream.
How can soil be protected from erosion? By planting trees.
What causes stones to become smooth? weathering
How can erosion be prevented on beaches? Building a jetty and protecting sand dunes.
How can plants be constructive? They prevent erosion.
How can plants be destructive? They can weather rocks.
Created by: darcymcfarlane
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