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, plains, and plateaus.

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What is an island?

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An island is a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water.

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What is a valley?

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A valley is a low area of land between hills or mountains, often where a river flows.

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What is a plain?

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A plain is a large area of flat land with few trees.

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What is a mountain?

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A mountain is a large landform that rises prominently above its surroundings, usually in the form of a peak.

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What is a volcano?

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A volcano is an opening in the Earth's surface that allows molten rock, ash, and gases to escape from below the surface.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural forces such as wind, water, and ice.

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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 where materials are laid down or deposited after being transported by wind, water, or ice.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small, solid pieces of material that come from rocks or living things, often carried by water or wind.

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