Landforms

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What is a landform?

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A landform is a natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, plateaus, and plains.

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What is a sand dune?

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A sand dune is a hill of sand formed by the wind, often found in deserts or near beaches.

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What is a delta?

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A delta is a landform created at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water, formed by the deposition of sediments.

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What is a canyon?

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A canyon is a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often carved by the erosion of a river.

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What is a U-shaped valley?

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A U-shaped valley is a valley with a characteristic U shape, formed by the movement of glaciers.

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What causes the formation of a valley?

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Valleys can be formed by erosion from rivers or glaciers, or by the movement of tectonic plates.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process by which sediments are laid down in new locations after being transported by wind, water, or ice.

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How do glaciers shape landforms?

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Glaciers shape landforms by eroding the ground beneath them and depositing materials as they melt.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural processes such as wind, water, and temperature changes.