Landforms - SC.6.E.6.2

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What is a sand dune?

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A sand dune is a hill of sand formed by the wind, often found in deserts or along coastlines.

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What natural force is primarily responsible for the formation of sand dunes?

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Wind is the primary force that shapes and forms sand dunes.

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What is a coastline?

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A coastline is the outline or shape of land along the edge of a sea, ocean, or lake.

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What is a lake?

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A lake is a large body of water surrounded by land.

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What type of landform is Florida?

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Florida is a peninsula, which is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides.

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What is the difference between a river and a lake?

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A river is a flowing body of water, while a lake is a still body of water surrounded by land.

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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, and sediment is deposited.

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What are the four main types of landforms?

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The four main types of landforms are mountains, hills, plateaus, and plains.

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How do glaciers shape landforms?

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Glaciers shape landforms by eroding the land as they move, creating valleys and other features.

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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 wind, water, or ice.