Landforms Vocabulary (5.7B)

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What is a 'mesa'?

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A flat-topped hill or plateau with steep sides, smaller than a plateau.

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What defines a valley?

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A low area of land between hills or mountains, often containing a river or stream.

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What is a plateau?

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A flat-topped area elevated above the surrounding land.

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Which definition best describes a 'mountain'?

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A large landform with steep sides and a peak, often formed by tectonic activity.

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What are deltas, canyons, and sand dunes an example of?

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Results of changes to Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice.

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What is a canyon?

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A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often carved by a river.

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What is a sand dune?

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A hill of sand shaped by the wind.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which natural forces move weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

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What is a river delta?

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A landform that forms at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water, characterized by sediment deposition.

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What is a hill?

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A naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain.