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, plateaus, and hills.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process by which sediments and soil are settled in a new location, building up land.

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What causes the formation of dunes?

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Dunes are formed by wind blowing, moving, and depositing sand.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process of moving sediment from one place to another, often by water, wind, or ice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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How do glaciers shape the land?

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Glaciers shape the land by moving slowly and carving out valleys and other landforms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces due to natural forces like wind, water, and temperature changes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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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 formed by erosion.

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What is a canyon?

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

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What is a delta?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What role does water play in landform creation?

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Water can erode land, transport sediments, and deposit them, shaping various landforms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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