Landforms

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What is a valley?

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A valley is a low area of land between hills or mountains, often where a river flows.

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True or False: Canyons are formed when water deposits sediments at the mouth of a river.

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False. Canyons are formed by erosion, usually from rivers cutting through rock.

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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 a U-Shaped Valley?

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A U-Shaped Valley is formed by the movement of a glacier that carves a deep valley as it advances.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is a type of rock that forms when existing rock is weathered, eroded, and deposited in layers.

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What landform is created by the deposition of sediments at the mouth of a river?

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Delta.

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What is a canyon?

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A canyon is a deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it, formed by erosion.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials.

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What landform is characterized by flat, open land with few trees?

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Plain.

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What is a mountain?

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A mountain is a large landform that rises prominently above its surroundings, usually in the form of a peak.