Land and Water Features Review

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What is a canyon?

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A canyon is a landform that is a low area of land with steep sides, often formed by the erosion of a river.

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What is a pond?

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A pond is an area of water that is surrounded by land.

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What is a sea?

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A sea is a body of salt water that usually flows into an ocean.

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What is an island?

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An island is land that is completely surrounded by water.

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What does a lake look like?

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A lake is a large body of water surrounded by land, often depicted as a blue area on a map.

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What is a river?

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A river is a large, flowing body of fresh water that usually empties into a sea or ocean.

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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 glacier?

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A glacier is a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land, often found in polar regions.

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What is the difference between a lake and a pond?

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A lake is generally larger and deeper than a pond.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which natural forces like water and wind wear away rocks and soil.