Landforms

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What is a landform?

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Landforms are natural features of the Earth's surface.

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What is a river?

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A river is a large, flowing body of water that usually empties into a sea or ocean.

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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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What is a lake?

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

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What is a hill?

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A hill is a raised area of land, smaller than a mountain.

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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 having a peak.

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What is a plateau?

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A plateau is a flat, elevated area of land that has been raised above the surrounding area.

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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 weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks on Earth's surface into smaller pieces.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small pieces of rock, soil, and organic material that are carried and deposited by water, wind, or ice.