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  • Understanding Earth's Surface Features: Internal & External Forces
    This is a bit of a trick question! All features on Earth's surface are sculpted by either internal or external forces. Here's why:

    * Internal Forces: These are forces that come from within the Earth, like plate tectonics. They cause:

    * Mountains: Formed by collisions of tectonic plates.

    * Volcanoes: Formed when magma rises from the Earth's mantle.

    * Canyons: Can be formed by uplift and erosion caused by tectonic activity.

    * Earthquakes: Shifting tectonic plates cause seismic activity.

    * External Forces: These are forces that come from outside the Earth, like weather and erosion. They cause:

    * Canyons: Deep canyons carved by rivers over time.

    * Beaches: Formed by the erosion of land by waves and currents.

    * Sand Dunes: Formed by the movement of sand by wind.

    * Glaciers: Massive ice sheets that carve out valleys and deposit sediment.

    To be more specific, you need to provide more information about the feature you are interested in. For example, you could ask:

    * "What is a feature sculpted by internal forces that is often found near the ocean?" (Answer: A volcanic island arc)

    * "What is a feature sculpted by external forces that is often found in desert areas?" (Answer: A sand dune)

    Let me know if you have a specific feature in mind!

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