Landforms

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What is a delta?

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A large, flat area of land at the mouth of a river formed by the deposition of sediments.

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What are dunes?

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Hills formed by wind blowing, moving, and depositing sand.

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What is a canyon?

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

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What is deposition?

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The build-up of land by the settlement of sediments and soil in a new location.

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What is erosion?

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The movement of sediment down a fast-moving river.

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces.

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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 a landform?

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A natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, plateaus, and plains.

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What causes the formation of a delta?

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The deposition of sediments carried by a river as it slows down and enters a larger body of water.

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How do dunes form?

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Dunes form when wind blows sand into mounds or hills.