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Landform Changes
Changes to Landforms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Weathering | The breaking down of sediments by wind, water, or ice |
| Erosion | The movement of sediment or soil from one location to another by wind, water, or ice |
| Deposition | When sediment is carried by water, ice, wind, and dropped off in a new location |
| River Delta | Formed when sediments are deposited where a river meets a lake or ocean |
| Canyon or V Shaped Valley | Formed from fast moving water, creating steep sides (cliffs) |
| Landform | Natural feature on Earth's surface |
| Sand Dune | Formed when wind, water or ice move sand to a different location and deposits it |
| Glacier | Slow moving body of ice |
| U Shaped Valley | Formed when a slow moving glacier erodes land between mountains |