Erosion and Deposition
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Erosion and Deposition starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how a meander is formed in a river.
Describe one way in which deposition is important for agriculture.
Explain how a delta is formed at the mouth of a river.
Explain how overgrazing by animals can lead to soil erosion.
Explain how wind can cause both erosion and deposition.
Explain the difference between river erosion and wind erosion.
Explain why terrace farming helps in reducing soil erosion on hills.
Name one landform created by glacial deposition.
Which agent of erosion is responsible for forming U-shaped valleys? (1) Wind (2) Glaciers (3) Rivers (4) Waves
Which landform is created by the deposition of sediments along the coast? (1) Beach (2) Canyon (3) Valley (4) Plateau
Which of the following is a depositional feature formed by glaciers? (1) Moraine (2) Meander (3) Canyon (4) Beach
Which of the following is a feature formed by river erosion? (1) Meander (2) Delta (3) Sand dune (4) Beach
Deposition is the process by which eroded material is ________ in a new location.
Fill in the blank: The ________ of a river is where it meets the sea or ocean and often forms a delta.
Fill in the blank: The process by which glaciers pick up rocks and soil as they move is called ________.
Fill in the blank: The process by which rivers drop the sediments they carry is called ________.
True or False: Beaches are formed by the deposition of sand and pebbles by waves.
True or False: Deposition can create new landforms.
True or False: Deposition can only occur in water bodies.
True or False: Erosion always happens quickly.
