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What is the primary mechanism by which the landscape is worn away?
What is the primary mechanism by which the landscape is worn away?
- Meteorite impacts and celestial events
- Volcanic activity and tectonic plate movement
- Weathering and erosion (correct)
- Glaciation and sedimentation
Which of the following is NOT a type of erosion agent?
Which of the following is NOT a type of erosion agent?
- Water
- Wind
- Gravity (correct)
- Ice
What is the result of the combination of erosion and deposition?
What is the result of the combination of erosion and deposition?
- The formation of earthquakes
- The formation of ocean trenches
- The creation of mountains
- The development of different landforms (correct)
What is formed when a river tumbles over very hard rocks or down a steep valley side?
What is formed when a river tumbles over very hard rocks or down a steep valley side?
What happens to the eroded material after it is transported by water, wind, or ice?
What happens to the eroded material after it is transported by water, wind, or ice?
What is the main reason for the formation of a cut-off lake?
What is the main reason for the formation of a cut-off lake?
What is deposited along the river banks during flooding?
What is deposited along the river banks during flooding?
What is the name given to the raised banks formed by the river?
What is the name given to the raised banks formed by the river?
What happens to the meander loop over time?
What happens to the meander loop over time?
Why does the river overflow its banks?
Why does the river overflow its banks?
Flashcards
Weathering
Weathering
The process of breaking down rocks and soils, often due to exposure to weather elements like wind, rain, and ice.
Erosion
Erosion
The movement of weathered rock and soil by natural forces like wind, water, or ice.
Landform development
Landform development
The combination of weathering and erosion results in the creation of various landforms, such as valleys, canyons, and mountains.
Waterfall
Waterfall
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Deposition
Deposition
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Cut-off lake
Cut-off lake
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Levees
Levees
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River meandering
River meandering
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Cut-off meander loop
Cut-off meander loop
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River flooding
River flooding
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