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Deposition: Shaping Earth's Surface

Explore the process of deposition, how it forms various landforms, and its impact on Earth's geology for Grade 7 Science.

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Deposition: Shaping Earth's Surface

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of deposition and the landforms it creates.

1. What is the geological process where sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or landmass?

a

Erosion

b

Weathering

c

Deposition

d

Compaction

2. Which of the following is a landform created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river?

a

Canyon

b

Delta

c

Mountain range

d

Volcano

3. When a river slows down as it enters a larger body of water, it loses energy and   its sediment.

4. Sand dunes are landforms created by wind  .

5. Glaciers deposit unsorted sediment called   as they melt.

6. Deposition always occurs in fast-moving water.

T

True

F

False

7. A beach is an example of a landform created by wave deposition.

T

True

F

False

8. Describe how a river delta forms through the process of deposition. You may refer to the image below.

Mississippi River Delta

9. Explain the difference between erosion and deposition.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

gravity
wind
water
ice

10. The primary agents of deposition include  ,  ,  , and  .