Landforms

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What is a kettle?

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A kettle is a small, bowl-shaped landform created by melting ice blocks that leave depressions in the ground.

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What is a plain?

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A plain is a large area of flat land with few trees, often found near rivers or lakes.

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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 rivers flow.

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What is a kame?

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A kame is a hill or mound formed from sand and gravel deposited by melting glaciers.

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What is a drumlin?

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A drumlin is a smooth, oval-shaped hill formed by glacial activity, often found in groups.

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What is a plateau?

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A plateau is a flat, elevated area of land that rises sharply above the surrounding area.

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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 in the form of a peak.

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What is an esker?

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An esker is a long, winding ridge of sand and gravel formed by glacial meltwater.

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What are landforms?

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Landforms are natural features of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, and plains.

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What is the difference between a valley and a plain?

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A valley is a low area between hills or mountains, while a plain is a flat area of land.