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the bending of a light wave as it moves from one material to another (air to water)
a) transmission
b) absorption
c) refraction
d) reflection

the downward movement of soil, mud, rock, ice, or other Earth materials due to the force of gravity (i.e. landslide or avalanche).
a) landform
b) retain
c) mass movement
d) deposition

the process of dropping or depositing sediment into a new location
a) landform
b) retain
c) mass movement
d) deposition

to hold in place
a) landform
b) retain
c) mass movement
d) deposition

a physical feature on Earth's surface caused by weathering, erosion, deposition, or mass movement
a) landform
b) retain
c) mass movement
d) deposition

a force that creates new landforms
a) destructive force
b) constructive force
c) starting force
d) ending force

form as rivers slow down and deposit sediment at the mouth of the river
a) valley
b) delta
c) sand dune
d) canyon

a deep gorge in the surface of Earth formed by the erosion of moving water and sand
a) valley
b) delta
c) sand dune
d) canyon

an area of low land between hills or mountains
a) valley
b) delta
c) sand dune
d) canyon

hills formed by wind blowing and depositing sand
a) valley
b) delta
c) sand dune
d) canyon

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