Landforms and Processes

Mount Everest, located in the Himalayas, is the highest point on Earth, with an elevation of 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet) above sea level.

A delta is a landform formed at the mouth of a river where sediment is deposited as the river flows into a larger body of water, such as an ocean or lake.

Deflation is the process by which wind erodes and transports sediment, often resulting in the formation of desert landscapes.

A moraine is a landform formed by the accumulation of sediment deposited by a glacier, typically at its terminus or along its sides.

Erosion is the process by which water erodes and transports sediment, often resulting in the formation of river valleys and canyons.

A sea stack is a landform formed by the erosion of a coastline by waves, resulting in a tall, isolated rock column.

Weathering is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by physical and chemical processes, such as temperature changes, water, and wind.

A sandbar is a landform formed by the deposition of sediment by a wave, typically in a shallow area of water near a coastline.

Saltation is the process by which sediment is transported by wind, involving the bouncing and skipping of particles along the ground.

A headland is a landform formed by the erosion of a coastline by waves and currents, resulting in a prominent point of land that extends into the sea.

Deposition is the process by which sediment is deposited by a river, typically at its mouth or along its banks.

A dune is a landform formed by the accumulation of sediment deposited by a wind, typically in desert or coastal environments.

Suspension is the process by which sediment is transported by water, involving the carrying of particles within the water column.

A blowhole is a landform formed by the erosion of a coastline by waves and wind, resulting in a hole or tunnel in a rock formation through which water is forced.

Deposition is the process by which sediment is deposited by a glacier, typically at its terminus or along its sides.