Landforms

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What is a U-Shaped Valley?

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A landform created by the movement of a glacier, resulting in a valley with a characteristic U shape.

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What is sediment?

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Bits of rock and sand caused by the weathering of rocks.

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What is a Delta?

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A fan-shaped landform created by sediment being deposited at the mouth of a river.

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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 deposition?

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The process where materials are dropped off in a new location, such as sand being deposited on a beach.

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces through natural forces like wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What are Sand Dunes?

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Hills of sand formed by the wind, often found in deserts or near beaches.

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What is a Canyon?

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A deep valley with steep sides, often carved by the erosion of a river over time.

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What is the difference between erosion and weathering?

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

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What role do glaciers play in shaping landforms?

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Glaciers carve out valleys and shape mountains as they move slowly over land.