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  • Landforms Created by Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition: Examples & Explanations
    Many natural features are formed by weathering, erosion, and deposition. Here are a few examples:

    * Canyons: Weathering breaks down rock, and erosion by rivers carves out deep valleys, forming canyons.

    * Arches: Weathering and erosion, particularly from wind, carve out natural arches in rock formations.

    * Sand dunes: Wind erosion carries sand particles, which are then deposited in mounds called sand dunes.

    * Delta: Rivers carry sediment downstream, depositing it at their mouths, creating deltas.

    * Sea cliffs: Waves erode the coast, creating cliffs.

    * Beaches: Waves erode rock and transport sediment, creating beaches.

    * Meanders: Rivers erode the outer banks of their bends and deposit sediment on the inner banks, creating meandering patterns.

    * Badlands: Intense weathering and erosion carve out a rugged, barren landscape.

    It's important to remember that these processes work together. Weathering breaks down rock, erosion transports the material, and deposition lays it down in a new location.

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