Landforms

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which water, ice, wind, or gravity moves weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

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What is the result of rain washing away soil from a hillside?

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Erosion occurs when rain washes away soil from a hillside.

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What causes the deposition of sediments at a delta?

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River water slowing as it enters the ocean causes the deposition of sediments at a delta.

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What landform is a canyon?

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

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What are sand dunes?

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Sand dunes are hills or ridges of sand formed when wind erodes sand and deposits it in new locations.

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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.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process by which sediments are laid down in new locations after being transported by erosion.

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What is a plain?

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A plain is a large area of flat land with few trees, often found near rivers.

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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 mountain?

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