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, and rivers.

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What is an ocean?

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An ocean is a large body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth.

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What is a river?

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A river is a flowing body of water that usually empties into an ocean, lake, or another river.

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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 lake?

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A lake is a large body of freshwater surrounded by land.

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What is a plain?

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A plain is a flat, grassy area of land that is good for farming.

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What is a valley?

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A valley is a low area of land between hills or mountains.

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What is a plateau?

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A plateau is a flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land.

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What is a desert?

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A desert is a dry area of land that receives very little rainfall.

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What is a hill?

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A hill is a raised area of land, smaller than a mountain.