5.7B: Landforms

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What is a landform?

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A physical structure on Earth that occurs naturally.

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What is weathering?

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The process by which exposed rock is broken down by rain, frost, wind, or other elements of weather.

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What is erosion?

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The movement of weathered material by wind, water, or ice.

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What is deposition?

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The process by which weathered and eroded material is deposited by wind, water, and ice.

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How is a canyon formed?

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A canyon is formed by water erosion over a long period of time.

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What causes sand dunes to form?

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Sand dunes are formed by wind erosion and deposition.

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What is the role of glaciers in landform creation?

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Glaciers shape the land by eroding rock and depositing sediments as they move.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion moves the broken material.

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What is a delta?

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A landform created by the deposition of sediments at the mouth of a river.

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What is a plateau?

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A flat elevated area of land that has been uplifted by geological forces.