5.7B Landform Sort

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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, typically found in deserts or near beaches.

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What landform is created by a fast-moving river eroding rock?

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A V-Shaped Valley is formed when a strong and fast-moving river or stream cuts a path through rock.

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What is a Canyon?

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A Canyon is a deep ravine or gorge carved by the erosive activity of a river over time, often found in desert areas.

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How is a U-Shaped Valley formed?

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A U-Shaped Valley is created when a large glacier slowly moves through an area, weathering rock and eroding sediments.

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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, depositing sediment.

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What is the difference between a Canyon and a V-Shaped Valley?

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A Canyon is a deep ravine carved by a river, while a V-Shaped Valley is formed by the erosive action of a fast-moving river.

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What role do glaciers play in landform creation?

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Glaciers erode land and shape valleys, creating U-Shaped Valleys and other landforms.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which natural forces like water, wind, or ice wear away rocks and soil.

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What is a Desert Arch?

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A Desert Arch is a natural rock formation that has an arch shape, often formed by erosion in desert environments.

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What is a Cave?

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A Cave is a natural underground space large enough for a human to enter, often formed by the erosion of rock.