5th Grade Landforms Flashcard

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What is a U valley?

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A U valley is a type of landform shaped like a 'U', formed by glacial erosion.

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What is a Butte?

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A Butte is a flat-topped hill with steep sides, often found in arid regions.

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What is a Pond?

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A Pond is a small body of still water, smaller than a lake.

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What is a Plateau?

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A Plateau is a flat, elevated area of land that rises sharply above the surrounding area.

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What is a Dune?

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

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What is a Bay?

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A Bay is a body of water partially surrounded by land, typically smaller than a gulf.

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What is a Cove?

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A Cove is a small, sheltered bay or coastal inlet.

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What is a Gorge?

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A Gorge is a narrow valley between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it.

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What is a Delta?

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A Delta is a landform at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water, formed by sediment deposition.

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What is a Mesa?

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A Mesa is a flat-topped mountain or hill with steep sides, similar to a Butte but larger.