Landforms

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What is a landform?

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

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What agent of change causes a delta?

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Water

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What process best describes the formation of a delta?

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Deposition

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What agent of change causes a sand dune?

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Wind

Front

What process best describes the formation of a sand dune?

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Deposition

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What agent of change causes a U-shaped valley?

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Ice

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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.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural processes.

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What is a plateau?

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A plateau is a flat, elevated area of land that rises sharply above the surrounding area.