FLASHCARDS SC.6.E.6.2

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What are landforms?

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Natural features on Earth's surface, such as mountains, rivers, and valleys.

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What are examples of coastal landforms?

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Beaches, cliffs, and barrier islands formed by waves and tides.

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How do dunes form?

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Wind moves sand particles, creating hills of sand in deserts and coastal areas.

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What landforms do rivers create?

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Valleys, canyons, and floodplains through erosion and deposition.

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How do mountains form?

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Tectonic plate movements push land upward over millions of years.

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How do glaciers shape the land?

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Glaciers carve valleys and deposit sediment as they move.

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What is a delta?

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A landform created when a river deposits sediment at its mouth.

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How do lakes form?

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Lakes can form from glacial activity, volcanic eruptions, or tectonic movements.

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What are some landforms found in Florida?

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Wetlands, limestone caves, and coastal dunes shaped by water and wind.

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How do humans affect landforms?

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Activities like deforestation, mining, and construction alter natural landscapes.