Introducing Landforms

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What are landforms?

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Landforms are natural features of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, and plains.

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What shapes landforms?

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Landforms are shaped by wind, fire, water, and ice.

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What are the seven huge areas of land on Earth called?

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Continents.

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What is a continent?

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A continent is a large continuous mass of land conventionally regarded as a collective region.

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What are plains?

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Plains are flat areas of land that are often covered with grass.

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What is a cliff?

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A cliff is a tall, steep rock face.

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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.

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What is a valley?

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A valley is a low area of land between hills or mountains.

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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 desert?

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A desert is a dry, barren area of land, often covered with sand, that receives very little rainfall.

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