5.7B Landforms

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is a slow process that drops off sediment and builds up new land over time.

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Name a landform that is formed from stalactites and stalagmites.

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Cave

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What agent is responsible for creating sand dunes?

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Wind

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What landform is formed from weathering and erosion by water?

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V shaped valley

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What landform is formed from deposition by water from a river?

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Delta

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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, and dunes.

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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 natural forces such as wind or water.

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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.

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What is a delta?

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

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What is a canyon?

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