Landforms

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What is a dune?

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A dune is a hill formed by the wind blowing, moving, and depositing sand.

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What landform protects a coastline?

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Dunes protect coastlines by absorbing wave energy and preventing erosion.

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What is a delta?

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A delta is a landform created where a river meets a body of water, depositing sediment and forming new land.

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What causes the formation of a delta?

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Deltas are formed by the deposition of sediment carried by a river as it slows down upon entering a larger body of water.

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What is water erosion?

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Water erosion is the process by which water, such as rain or rivers, wears away soil and rock, shaping the landscape.

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What is wind erosion?

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Wind erosion is the process by which wind removes soil and rock particles, often shaping landforms like dunes.

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What is a floodplain?

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A floodplain is an area of land adjacent to a river that is subject to flooding, often rich in nutrients.

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What is a tributary?

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A tributary is a smaller river or stream that flows into a larger river.

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What is a canyon?

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A canyon is a deep valley with steep sides, often carved by river erosion.

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What is a drumlin?

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A drumlin is a smooth, oval-shaped hill formed by glacial activity.