Landforms and Bodies of Water Review

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What is a volcano?

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A volcano is a mountain that can erupt with lava, ash, and gases from inside the Earth.

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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 covers most of the Earth's surface?

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Salt water covers most of the Earth's surface.

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What is a pond?

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A pond is a small body of freshwater that is more shallow than a lake and is surrounded by land.

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Is an island a body of water?

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No, an island is a piece of land that is surrounded by water.

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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 with steep slopes.

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What is a lake?

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A lake is a large body of freshwater or saltwater that is surrounded by land.

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What is the difference between freshwater and salt water?

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Freshwater has low concentrations of salt, while salt water has high concentrations of salt, like in oceans.

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What is a plateau?

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A plateau is a flat, elevated area of land that has been raised above the surrounding area.

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What is an example of a landform?

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Mountains, hills, valleys, and plateaus are all examples of landforms.