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1
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What are some Landforms that come from deposition?

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Delta
Marsh
Hill

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2
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Erosion

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Movement of sediment from one location to another

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3
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Weathering

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Rocks are broken down by wind water or ice

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4
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Topography

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Shape of the land

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5
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Geologist

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A scientist that studies earths processes

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Ecologist

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A scientist that studies the interaction between organisms and the environment

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7
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Engineer

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Uses science to solve problems

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8
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Landform

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Features of the earth example lakes canyons rivers

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9
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Wetlands

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Places that have lots of water and rich in nutrients

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10
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Cliff

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Landform that is steep on one side

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11
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Stability

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Ability to resist change

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12
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Constructive

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A force that builds up earths material example deposition

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13
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Destructive

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A force that breaks down materials example construction of farming

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14
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Deposition

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When sediments build up

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