Landforms

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What is a peninsula?

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A peninsula is a landform that is surrounded by water on three sides and connected to the mainland on one side.

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What is a dune?

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A dune is a hill of sand created by the wind.

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What process causes sinkholes?

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Sinkholes are caused by chemical weathering, which erodes the rock beneath the surface.

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What is a canyon?

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A canyon is a deep gorge in the surface of the Earth formed by the erosion of moving water and sediment.

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What is the difference between a valley and a canyon?

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A valley is a low area between hills or mountains, while a canyon is a deep, narrow valley with steep sides.

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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 natural forces such as wind or water.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small particles of rock and soil that are transported and deposited by wind, water, or ice.

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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 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 a landform?

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A landform is a natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, plateaus, and hills.