Vocabulary
the movement of sediment from one location to another
erosion
a landform that has low elevation and low relief
plain
Acid rain is considered this type of weathering.
chemical weathering
True or false: Sea oats and fences protect sand dunes from being eroded.
true
What causes wind to drop the sediment it is carrying?
Wind speed increases, wind speed decreases, or sediment gets lighter?
Wind speed decreases
the height of a point above sea level
elevation
landform where water collects in hollow or low-lying areas
lake
Animals digging burrows underground causes this type of weathering.
biological weathering
Which of these forces does not cause erosion?
Ice, water, sunlight or wind?
sunlight
Which force causes deposition?
Gravity, electricity, magnetism or sound waves
Gravity
any force that breaks down the land
destructive force
the boundary between the land and the ocean (or lake)
coastline
The freeze / thaw cycle is considered this type of weathering.
physical weathering
this type of valley is formed by glacier erosion
U-shaped valley
Which factor affects the size of a delta, formed by deposition?
- river's water temperature
- speed of the river's flow
- type of sediment being carried
speed of the river's flow
the shape of the land
topography
a natural stream of water that flows into another body of water
river
Extreme temperature changes cause this type of weathering.
physical weathering
This type of valley is formed by water erosion.
V-shaped valley
What forms when ocean waves deposit sediment along the shore?
Mountains, sand bars, caves or volcanoes?
sand bars
The difference in elevation between the highest and lowest points of an area
relief
a landform that has high elevation and low relief
plateau
Lichen producing substances that break down rock would be considered what type of weathering?
biological weathering
What action would slow down erosion on a hillside?
-removing plants
-pouring water on the hill
-planting grass & trees
-leaving soil uncovered
planting grass & trees
this landform is created when deposition of water and minerals occurs, usually in a cave
stalagmite