Landforms

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What is a canyon?

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

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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 a mountain?

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A mountain is a large landform that rises prominently above its surroundings, usually having a peak.

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What is an island?

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An island is a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water.

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What is a peninsula?

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A peninsula is a landform 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 with few trees.

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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 a river flows.

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What is a hill?

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

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What is a lake?

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A lake is a large body of water surrounded by land.

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What is an ocean?

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An ocean is a vast body of salt water that covers most of the Earth's surface.