Formation of Landforms

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What natural process can create mountains?
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Mountains can be formed by tectonic plate collisions that push up the earth's surface.
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How are valleys commonly formed?
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Valleys can form from erosion by rivers over long periods.
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What geological activity can lead to plateau formation?
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Plateaus form from volcanic activity or tectonic forces that uplift the land.
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How are canyons carved?
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Canyons are carved primarily by river erosion over long timeframes.
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How do glaciers contribute to landform creation?
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Glaciers carve through landscapes, forming valleys and shaping mountains.
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What causes the formation of deserts?
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Deserts form due to low precipitation and evaporation exceeding rainfall.
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How do volcanic islands form?
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Volcanic islands form from eruptions that build up lava above sea level.
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What contributes to the formation of deltas?
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Deltas are formed from sediment deposition as rivers meet slower-moving water bodies.
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What is the role of wind in dune formation?
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Wind moves sand grains which accumulate, forming dunes.
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How do erosion and sedimentation shape landforms?
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Erosion wears down land while sedimentation builds up land, both shaping landscapes.
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What is the process of fjord creation?
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Fjords are carved by glacial activity as ice advances and retreats.
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How are swamps created?
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Swamps form in areas with poor drainage that accumulate water.
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What is the main force behind the creation of hills?
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Hills can form from erosion that removes surrounding earth or from tectonic activity.
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What factors lead to island creation besides volcanic activity?
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Islands can also form from rising sea levels covering land or through coral build-up.
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How can human activities influence landforms?
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Humans alter landforms through construction, mining, and deforestation.
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