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 plains.

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What causes a U-shaped valley?

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A U-shaped valley is formed primarily by the erosion of glaciers.

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What is the process of weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural forces such as wind, water, and ice.

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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 and transported to another location.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where materials are dropped or settled after being transported by wind, water, or ice.

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What agent of change causes a sand dune?

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Wind causes the formation of sand dunes by moving sand particles.

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What agent of change causes a canyon?

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Water, through the process of erosion, causes the formation of canyons.

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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 sediment.

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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.

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What is a glacier?

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A glacier is a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land, shaping the landscape through erosion.