constructivedestruct Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| 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. |
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