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  • Horn: Understanding Landform Formation and Erosion Agents
    "Horn" is not an agent of erosion. It is a landform, specifically a sharp, pointed peak that is formed by the erosion of a mountain.

    Agents of erosion are the natural forces that wear away and transport rock, soil, and other materials. Some common agents of erosion include:

    * Water: Rain, rivers, oceans, and glaciers are all powerful agents of erosion.

    * Wind: Wind can carry sand and dust, eroding rock and shaping landscapes.

    * Ice: Glaciers are massive sheets of ice that can carve out valleys and transport rocks over long distances.

    * Gravity: Gravity can cause landslides, rockfalls, and other forms of erosion.

    So, while a horn is formed by erosion, it is not the agent itself. The agents that create horns are often a combination of glacial erosion and freeze-thaw weathering.

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