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What is aggradation in geology?
What is aggradation in geology?
- The process of weathering rocks
- The process of building up landforms by the deposition of sediment (correct)
- The process of volcanic eruption
- The process of wearing down the Earth's surface through erosion
What can lead to aggradation?
What can lead to aggradation?
- Decreased sediment supply and increased erosion
- Volcanic eruptions
- Droughts
- Increased sediment supply and decreased erosion (correct)
Which of the following landforms can be created through aggradation?
Which of the following landforms can be created through aggradation?
- Deserts
- Canyons
- River deltas (correct)
- Mountain ranges
What causes degradation?
What causes degradation?
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What is degradation in geology?
What is degradation in geology?
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Which process involves the removal of material from a landform?
Which process involves the removal of material from a landform?
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Which human activity can contribute to aggradation?
Which human activity can contribute to aggradation?
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What does aggradation result from?
What does aggradation result from?
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Which factor can cause aggradation in lakes or oceans?
Which factor can cause aggradation in lakes or oceans?
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What type of landforms can be created due to degradation?
What type of landforms can be created due to degradation?
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