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 process leads to the formation of canyons?

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Weathering and Erosion.

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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 natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where materials are added to a landform, often after being transported by erosion.

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What agent of change is responsible for the formation of a sea arch?

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Water.

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What causes the formation of sand dunes?

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Wind is the primary agent of change that causes the formation of sand dunes.

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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, created by the deposition of sediment.

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What is weathering?

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

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How do glaciers contribute to landform changes?

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Glaciers erode the land as they move, shaping valleys and creating features like fjords.

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What is the difference between erosion and weathering?

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Erosion involves the movement of materials, while weathering is the breaking down of materials without movement.