Forces Shaping Landforms: Erosion and Deposition
Explains the basic processes of erosion and deposition by water and wind, and how they contribute to shaping landforms over time.
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Explains the basic processes of erosion and deposition by water and wind, and how they contribute to shaping landforms over time.
Key Questions
- What is erosion and how does it change the land?
- How does deposition create new landforms?
- Can we see signs of erosion and deposition in Singapore?
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