Question

word bank

• deposition
• uplift
• weathering
• water erosion
• erosion
• sedimentary
• dust bowl
• sediment
• stalagmites
• crystallization

if you visit cathedral caverns caves in alabama, you will see some of the most impressive structures formed by the process of 1.
goliath is one of the largest 2. in the world measuring 45 feet tall and almost 245 feet around its base. the mississippi river delta was created by 3. . 4. moving south through the delta adds yearly to louisianas coastline. a diver might experience sediment in the gulf of mexico. but never has louisiana experience anything like the 1920s 5. of the midwest, usa and parts of canada. the appalachian mountains, created by 6. , form a range expanding from pennsylvania to georgia. the grand canyon was formed from 7. rock. you can also see evidence of processes such as 8. , 9. , and 10. in the canyon.
key terms are defined in the books glossary. answers to key term activities and ch reviews are found in the teachers
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Explanation:

1. Stalagmites in caves form through crystallization of mineral - rich water.
2. Stalagmites are the upward - growing formations in caves.
3. River deltas are created by deposition of sediment carried by the river.
4. Sediment builds up landmass over time.
5. The 1920s Dust Bowl was a severe dust - storm event in the Midwest.
6. The Appalachian Mountains were formed by uplift due to tectonic activity.
7. The Grand Canyon is made of sedimentary rock.

8 - 10. The Grand Canyon shows evidence of weathering, erosion (including water erosion) which have shaped it over time.

Answer:

1. crystallization
2. stalagmites
3. deposition
4. sediment
5. Dust Bowl
6. uplift
7. sedimentary
8. weathering
9. erosion
10. water erosion