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 hills.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces due to environmental factors like wind, water, and temperature changes.

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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 wind, water, or ice and transported to another location.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where materials transported by erosion are dropped off in a new location, forming new landforms.

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How long do changes to Earth's landforms take?

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Changes to Earth's landforms can take years and years due to processes like weathering, erosion, and deposition.

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What is a valley?

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A valley is a low area between hills or mountains, often shaped by glaciers (U-shaped) or rivers (V-shaped).

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What is a delta?

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A delta is a triangular landform that forms where a river empties into another body of water, depositing sediment.

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What can cause fast changes to Earth's landscapes?

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Fast changes can be caused by landslides, volcanoes, and earthquakes.

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What is a sand dune?

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

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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.