Landforms

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What are landforms?

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Landforms are natural features of the Earth's surface.

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What is a mountain?

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A mountain is a large landform that rises prominently above its surroundings, typically having a peak.

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What is a beach?

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A beach is a landform along the shoreline of an ocean, sea, lake, or river, consisting of loose particles such as sand, gravel, or cobblestone.

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What is a cave?

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A cave is a natural underground space large enough for a human to enter, often formed by erosion.

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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 are hills?

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Hills are raised areas of land, smaller than mountains, often with a rounded top.

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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, and sediment is deposited.

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What is an island?

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An island is a piece of land surrounded by water.

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What is a plain?

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A plain is a large area of flat land with few trees.

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What is a cliff?

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A cliff is a steep face of rock and earth.