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🌎❓ What is a landform?
landform is a natural feature of Earth’s surface, such as mountains 🏔️, plains 🌾, or valleys ⛰️.
🐚 Why are the Cayman Islands made mostly of limestone?
They formed from coral 🪸 and sea organisms over millions of years ⏳
🌊⚠️ Why is coastal erosion a big problem in the Cayman Islands?
Because the islands are low-lying and waves can wash away beaches 🏖️.
⏳ What natural processes shape landforms over time?
Weathering 🪨, erosion 🌊, deposition 🏞️, tectonic movement 🌍, and volcanic activity 🌋.
🪸🛡️ How do coral reefs protect the Cayman Islands?
Reefs slow down waves 🌊 and reduce coastal erosion 🏖️.
🏗️🌳 How can humans increase erosion?
Cutting trees 🌳❌, building roads 🛣️, and poor land use increase erosion 🌊.
🌾🤔 Why are plains important for farming?
Plains are flat, fertile, and easy to farm 🚜, making them ideal for crops 🌽.
⛰️🚰 Why do people often live in valleys?
Valleys provide water 💧, fertile soil 🌱, and easier transportation 🚶♂️.
🕳️💧 Why are caves common in limestone areas?
Limestone dissolves easily in water 💦, creating caves underground 🕳️.
🏔️🌧️ How do mountains affect climate?
Mountains block air 🌬️, causing rain ☔ on one side and dry conditions 🌵 on the other.
🚫🌊 What would happen if erosion stopped completely?
Landforms would stop changing, and sediments would not move 🧱.
🌡️🌍 How might climate change affect landforms?
Rising seas 🌊, stronger storms 🌪️, and flooding can reshape coastlines 🏝️.
🪨➡️🌊 What is the difference between weathering and erosion?
Weathering breaks rocks down 🪨💥, while erosion moves the broken pieces 🌊➡️.
🏞️⬆️ How is a plateau different from a plain?
A plateau is flat but high ⬆️, while a plain is flat and low-lying ⬇️.
📚🌍 Why is it important to study landforms?
To protect the environment 🌱, prepare for hazards ⚠️, and plan sustainable development 🏗️.