Landforms

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What is erosion?

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The process by which water, ice, wind, or gravity moves weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural forces such as water, ice, and wind.

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What landform is created by glaciers?

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A wide valley.

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What is deposition?

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The process by which sediment, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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What are sand dunes?

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Hills or ridges of sand formed when wind erodes sand and deposits it in new locations.

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What is a canyon?

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A deep valley with steep sides, often formed by the erosion of a river.

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What is a delta?

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A landform created at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water, formed by the deposition of sediment.

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What is a U-shaped valley?

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A valley shaped like a 'U' formed by the movement of glaciers.

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What is the role of wind in shaping landforms?

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Wind can erode, transport, and deposit sand and other materials, creating features like sand dunes.

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How do waves affect beaches?

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Waves can erode land and deposit sand, reshaping the coastline.