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What feature is formed at the mouth of a river due to the deposition of sediments?

  • Alluvial fan
  • Delta (correct)
  • Estuary
  • Wetland

    • How does wind contribute to the formation of sand dunes?

  • By weathering rocks into smaller pieces
  • By depositing sediments moved by wind (correct)
  • By eroding coastal cliffs
  • By flooding low-lying areas

    • What process gradually carves a valley over millions of years?

  • Erosion by water (correct)
  • Erosion by wind
  • Weathering of rocks
  • Sedimentation

    • What happens to sediments when a river reaches the ocean and slows down?

    <p>They are deposited</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is wind abrasion primarily responsible for in rock formations?

    <p>Weathering the rock</p> Signup and view all the answers

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