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Answer the following question in one or two paragraphs:
Name the major landforms on earth.
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Solution
The major landforms on earth are :
- Mountains — Most of the rivers originate from mountains. They are rich in minerals and metals deposits and support a variety of flora and fauna.
- Plateau — They are storehouses of minerals such as gold, silver, iron, copper, manganese, etc.
- Valley — They are low-lying lands between hills formed by a river flowing down the mountains or due to movement of earth plates.
- Plains — They are the most fertile landforms which support easy habitation.
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