Landform Definition
Landforms are features on the Earth's surface, like mountains and valleys. Landforms are shaped by erosion.
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Changing the Shape of Land
Fun Facts
- The Grand Canyon is a landform that was shaped by water erosion.
- Wind and water erode landforms over very long periods of time (thousands and millions of years).
- Different types of erosion can be seen in landforms close to your region!
Why Do We Need To Know About Landform
Learning about landforms helps you understand why it’s important to reduce damage from erosion. For example, farmers learn how water changes their land to keep their soil safe. People who take care of yards use mulch to stop soil from being washed away. Knowing about landforms is useful for growing food and taking care of homes.
Understanding landforms is important for protecting the environment. Planting plants helps keep soil in place and soak up water. Learning about landforms is important for many jobs, from building roads and planning cities to managing disasters. It helps protect our environment and communities.
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In this lesson, we learn that:
- Water can change the shape of land.
- Wind can change the shape of land too.
- We can slow down or prevent these changes by using science.
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