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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 hills.

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What agent of change causes a sand dune?

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Wind

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What agent of change causes a canyon?

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Water

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What is a glacier?

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A glacier is a large piece of ice that moves downhill due to gravity.

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What agent of change causes a delta?

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Water

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What process describes the formation of a U-shape valley?

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Weathering & Erosion

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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 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 plateau?

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A plateau is a flat, elevated area of land that has been raised above the surrounding area.