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Landforms

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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Glaciers are piles of snow that (over years) compresses into large ice masses.

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A plateau is an area of really high ground.

Sand Dunes are made by wind and water flowing. It is NOT smooth.

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Erosion is caused by wind, water, and other natural elements. Like a rock being worn down by wind.

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Deltas are made from deposition of sediment carried by a river.

Weathering is the process of wearing away which makes the appearance of the object and the texture of the object different.

A U-shaped valley or glacial trough is made in a process called glaciation.

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A canyon is a deep gorge with sometimes a river flowing through it.

Deposition is the process of adding sediments, soil and rocks to a landform.

A V- shaped valley is formed by flowing waters like rivers. The shape will depend on how the water is flowing.