Landforms

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What is a mountain?

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A mountain is a very high piece of land.

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What are landforms?

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Landforms are the natural shapes that make up the Earth's surface.

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What is a valley?

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A valley is low land between mountains or hills.

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What is an island?

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An island is land that has water all around it.

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What is a peninsula?

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A peninsula is land that is surrounded by water on three sides.

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What is a plain?

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A plain is a large area of flat land.

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What is a canyon?

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A canyon is a deep valley with steep sides, often formed by a river.

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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.

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What is a volcano?

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A volcano is an opening in the Earth's surface where lava, ash, and gases can escape.

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What is a hill?

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A hill is a raised area of land, smaller than a mountain.