Landforms (5.7B)

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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, plateaus, and plains.

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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 weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces through physical or chemical means.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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What are the agents of change in landforms?

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The main agents of change are water, wind, ice, and gravity.

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How do rivers contribute to landform changes?

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Rivers can erode land, transport sediments, and deposit them to form new landforms like deltas.

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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 sediments.

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What role does ice play in shaping landforms?

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Ice can erode land through glacial movement and can also deposit materials as glaciers melt.

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What is the difference between erosion and weathering?

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Erosion involves the movement of materials, while weathering is the breaking down of materials without movement.

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What is a plateau?

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A plateau is a flat, elevated area of land that has been uplifted by geological forces.