5.7B: Landforms

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What is a sand dune?

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A sand dune is a landform created by the accumulation of sand, typically shaped by wind.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process by which weathered and eroded material is deposited by wind, water, and ice.

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What causes a canyon to form?

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A canyon is formed primarily by water erosion over a long period of time.

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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 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 sediment deposition.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process by which exposed rock is broken down by rain, frost, wind, or other elements of weather.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of weathered material by wind, water, or ice.

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How do glaciers shape landforms?

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Glaciers shape landforms through the process of ice erosion, carving out valleys and creating features like fjords.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials.

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What is a physical structure on Earth that occurs naturally?

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A landform is a physical structure on Earth that occurs naturally.