S.O.S. #17 - Landforms

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What is a mountain?

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A large natural elevation of the Earth’s crust rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large steep hill.

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What is a cave?

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A large hole in the ground or in the side of a hill or mountain.

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What is a coast?

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Land next to an ocean.

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What is a U-shaped valley?

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A low place between mountains and hills formed by a glacier.

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What is a canyon?

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A deep valley or gorge in the crust of the Earth formed by the erosion of moving water and sand.

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What is a glacier?

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A large mass of ice that moves slowly over land.

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What is a plateau?

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A flat elevated area of land that rises sharply above the surrounding area.

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What is a valley?

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A low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it.

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What is an island?

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A piece of land surrounded by water on all sides.

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What is a delta?

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A landform that forms at the mouth of a river, where it meets a body of water, and sediment is deposited.