Landforms are natural or anthropogenic features on the solid surface of the Earth or other planetary body. They make up a given terrain, and their arrangement in the landscape is known as topography. Landforms can be categorized by their physical attributes, such as elevation, orientation, slope, rock exposure, and soil type. They can also be organized by the processes that create them. Here are some examples of landforms:
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Mountains: A mountain is a landform that rises high above its surroundings and is generally steeper than a hill.
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Hills: A hill is a landform that rises above the surrounding terrain and has a rounded summit, generally less than 2000 feet in elevation.
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Plateaus: A plateau is a flat-topped landform that rises sharply above the surrounding area on at least one side.
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Plains: A plain is a large, flat area of land that is generally lower in elevation than the surrounding area.
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Canyons: A canyon is a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often carved by a river.
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Valleys: A valley is a low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river or stream running through it.
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Peninsulas: A peninsula is a piece of land that is almost entirely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland on one side.
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Bays: A bay is a body of water that is partially enclosed by land.
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Volcanoes: A volcano is a landform that is formed by the eruption of molten rock, ash, and gas from the Earths crust.
Landforms can be created by a variety of processes, including tectonic plate movement, erosion by wind and water, and volcanic activity.