AQS.SCI.11.D

Describe how erosion and deposition in river systems lead to formation of geologic features.

Aquatic Science · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022

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Vocabulary
erosiondepositionriver systemsformationgeologic features
Skills
  • describe (how erosion and deposition occur in river systems) #dok1
  • identify (geologic features formed by erosion and deposition in river systems) #dok1
  • explain (processes of erosion and deposition within river systems) #dok2
  • analyze (the relationship between erosion, deposition, and specific river features) #dok3
  • interpret (maps, diagrams, or models showing how river systems form geologic features) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can describe how erosion and deposition happen in river systems. #dok1
  • I can identify geologic features that form from erosion and deposition in river systems. #dok1
  • I can explain the role of erosion and deposition in shaping river systems. #dok2
  • I can explain how changes in river systems influence the formation of features such as deltas, floodplains, and oxbow lakes. #dok2
  • I can analyze how erosion and deposition contribute to the development of various geologic features in rivers. #dok3
  • I can interpret diagrams or models that illustrate how erosion and deposition shape river landscapes. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • River systems constantly shape the landscape through the processes of erosion and deposition.
  • The dynamic movement of water in rivers results in the formation of unique geologic features over time.
Essential Questions
  • How do erosion and deposition in river systems work together to change the landscape?
  • What types of geologic features are created by erosion and deposition in rivers?
  • How does the speed and volume of water in a river affect the erosion and deposition process?
  • Why is understanding erosion and deposition important for predicting changes in river systems?
  • How might human activities influence erosion and deposition in river systems?